21st Feb 2025
Once upon a time, there were four friends: Danny the donkey, Daisy the dog, Max the monkey, and Polly the parrot. One sunny day, Danny said, "Let’s go to the scary forest! I heard there are hidden treasures!" "Oh, dear! What if we meet a big bear?" barked Daisy. "Don't worry! We will be brave!" cheered Max, swinging from a tree. With a cheerful squawk, Polly added, "Let’s go and find the treasure!" They marched into the forest, hearts full of excitement and a tinge of fear.
In the forest, the trees were tall and twisted, and the shadows danced around them. "What was that!" yelled Daisy as she heard a rustle. "It must be a monster!" Max laughed, "Don't be silly! It’s probably just a squirrel!" Suddenly, out jumped a large shadow! It was a big bear! "Run!" shouted Polly. They all dashed between the trees, but Danny tripped and fell into a bush. "Help!" he cried. Without thinking, Daisy came back and barked loud enough to scare the bear away. Max swung back to help Danny up while Polly encouraged them from above. "You did it, Daisy! You are our hero!" they cheered. They left the forest, not just with stories but with a treasure deeper than gold – friendship!
After the bear scurried off, the friends sat down to catch their breath. "Wow, that was close!" panted Danny, still a little shaky. "But we stuck together, and that's what matters!" said Polly proudly. Max nodded, "We may not have found gold, but we discovered something even better!" Daisy wagged her tail. "Who would have thought I'd be brave enough to face a bear!" she giggled, feeling proud of her courage.
Just as they were about to leave, Max noticed something shiny behind the bushes. "Look over there!" he exclaimed, pointing with his long, curious fingers. They all gathered around and found a small chest, half-buried in the earth. With a bit of digging, they managed to pull it out. Inside, they found treasures of the forest: colorful stones, old coins, and a mysterious map! "This must be the treasure Danny heard about!" Polly chirped excitedly.
Feeling triumphant, they decided to head back home with their newfound treasures. As they walked, Danny smiled and said, "This has been the best adventure ever!" The friends agreed, chattering happily about their next adventure. Deep in their hearts, they knew nothing was as precious as the friendship they shared. Together, they walked out of the scary forest, knowing they could face any challenge the world might throw their way.
