8th Feb 2025
One sunny day, Sammy the turtle paddled to the riverbank. "Hey, friends!" he called to the frogs. "I have a special secret about the river!" The frogs, curious and eager, hopped closer. "What is it, Sammy? Tell us, please!" They all gathered around him, eyes wide with excitement. Sammy began, "If you listen closely, you will learn something truly magical!" The frogs nodded, ready to hear his story.
As Sammy spoke, he shared his wisdom. "In this river, there is a shiny rock that glows at night. It holds the power of friendship and kindness. But to find it, we must help each other!" The frogs giggled, thinking it was a game. "Let's help each other!" they cheered. Together, they searched the river, helping one another, and learned that teamwork brought them closer than ever. They found the shining rock and realized the real treasure was their friendship!
Feeling proud of their teamwork, Sammy and the frogs decided to celebrate their discovery. "Let's have a Friendship Feast by the river!" suggested Freddy the frog. The others agreed with joyful croaks, and soon they were gathering leaves for plates and berries for treats. As they nibbled on their feast, they laughed and shared stories, each one feeling grateful for the bond they had formed.
While the sun set and the stars began to twinkle, Sammy whispered, "You see, it's not just the shiny rock that holds magic. It's us, our kindness, and how we help one another." The frogs nodded wisely, understanding that the real magic was inside their hearts all along. "We'll always be friends," croaked Lily, "and that's the greatest treasure of all!"
With a final cheer, they promised to always listen to the river and its gentle lessons. As they drifted to sleep, the frogs dreamed of new adventures with Sammy. And the river, under the watchful eyes of the glowing rock, whispered sweet lullabies, forever holding the secret of their friendship within its waters.
