Princess Zoombella's Butterfly Garden

by

Thomas

Thomas

Princess Zoombella's Butterfly Garden

A story about Divorce

for your 1st Grader.

Princess Zoombella - who is black - gazing at a cluster of pink flowers. In the background, the tall castle walls shimmer.

In the morning, Princess Zoombella steps outside into the royal garden. The air smells like sweet roses and shining dew. She waves at the bright butterflies dancing around her. Today feels new, but a little different in her heart.

Blinky Sparx flipping through a puzzle book. In the background, the lush garden sparkles with morning light.

Blinky Sparx stands nearby with big, curious eyes. He loves to solve tricky puzzles and wonders why Zoombella feels sad. He thinks about ways to cheer her up, like drawing pictures or telling funny jokes.

A close-up of a butterfly perched on a red blossom. In the background, leaves sway in a light breeze.

Across the garden, a rainbow of butterflies rests on bright blooms. Their wings flutter gently, creating soft whispers in the air. Zoombella smiles at their colors, but a small tear still forms in her eye.

Princess Zoombella - who is black - is hugging her knees on a soft patch of grass. In the background, tall sunflowers sway gently.

Princess Zoombella sighs and sits on a soft patch of grass. She shares with Blinky how her parents now live in different castles. Sometimes, Zoombella worries that things will never be the same.

Blinky Sparx holding a shiny puzzle piece. In the background, butterflies dance quietly.

Blinky Sparx gently hums a tune and hands Zoombella a small puzzle piece. He reminds her that feelings can be puzzling. When something feels too big, it's okay to talk to someone and share what’s in your heart.

A close-up of a heart-shaped puzzle piece resting on a rock. In the background, flower petals are gently sprinkled on the ground.

They find all the puzzle pieces scattered around the garden paths. There is a piece shaped like a leaf, one shaped like a star, and another shaped like a tiny heart. Each piece gleams with hope.

Princess Zoombella - who is black - is carefully dropping puzzle pieces into a basket. In the background, soft clouds drift across the sky.

Princess Zoombella collects the pieces and places them in a small basket. She thinks about her parents. Their castles may be apart, but the love she feels can still fit together, just like a puzzle.

Blinky Sparx revealing a missing puzzle piece from his pocket. In the background, birds hop among the flowers.

Blinky Sparx smiles and points to an empty space in the puzzle. He remembers how families can change, but people can still love each other. He quietly shows Zoombella the missing piece.

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