Sammy and Brutus: The Spooky Woods Adventure
by
Thomas
A story about Fear
for your 1st Grader.
Sammy the Spirited Samurai loved to explore. She walked along the narrow path in a lush, green forest.
Brutus the purple warthog stood on the soft moss. He giggled at a silly thought that popped into his head.
Long shadows fell across the ground, reaching out in spooky shapes. The leaves rustled and whispered in the breeze.
Sammy felt a small flutter in her stomach. She knew it was okay to feel afraid in the deeper woods.
Brutus paused and let out a hearty laugh. He tried to make the forest feel less scary with his funny jokes.
An old wooden sign pointed toward the spooky woods. Its letters were worn and hard to read.
Sammy took a deep breath and stood up tall. She remembered that even the bravest warriors can feel fear.
Brutus patted the ground with his hoof and smiled. He said, “Sharing fear can make it feel smaller.”