The Whispering Willow's Serenade
by

Thomas

A story about Big feelings
for your Kindergartener.

Willow Charms woke early in the bright meadow, feeling excited. She had a special treasure map to follow beside the shimmering lake!

Blossom Sprout hopped around, humming a happy tune. Blossom loved to search for hidden seeds in the soft soil.

Willow Charms opened the map. She felt a quiver of excitement and a tiny worry dancing inside her chest.

The old map had shining letters that sparkled in the sunlight. Its edges curled like little ribbons.

Suddenly, a strong gust of wind snatched the map from Willow Charms’s hands. She gasped and reached out, but it flew away.

Blossom Sprout hurried after the swirling paper. But the wind carried it too high, and Blossom could not reach it.

Willow Charms felt a giant wave of sadness and frustration grow inside her. She remembered her parents once said to take slow, calm breaths when big feelings appear.

The tall willows bowed low, their leaves brushing the ground with soft swishes. The air carried gentle whispers, almost like a quiet song.