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Bubble the Lazy Boy

Bubble loved to lounge. The sun shone brightly in his cozy room.

Short boy with unkempt hair, blue eyes, always in pajamas is lounging; his room is warm and bright.

His toys were scattered everywhere, untouched and covered in dust.

Short boy with unkempt hair, blue eyes, always in pajamas's room is messy with unused toys.

Even when friends called him out to play, Bubble shook his head no.

Short boy with unkempt hair, blue eyes, always in pajamas refuses to play outside with friends.

He’d rather nap all day, than jump and run in the park.

Short boy with unkempt hair, blue eyes, always in pajamas prefers napping over playing in the park.

One day, Bubble watched a little bird struggle to fly.

Short boy with unkempt hair, blue eyes, always in pajamas observes a bird trying to fly.

It flapped its wings harder and harder until it soared high.

Bird perseveres and finally flies.

Bubble thought, 'If the bird works hard, why can't I?'

Short boy with unkempt hair, blue eyes, always in pajamas reflecting on the bird's hard work.

He got up, tidied his room, and put the toys back in place.

Short boy with unkempt hair, blue eyes, always in pajamas cleans his room.

Feeling proud, he ran to the park to find his waiting friends.

Short boy with unkempt hair, blue eyes, always in pajamas goes to the park, feeling accomplished.

Together they played tag, laughing and running till sunset.

Short boy with unkempt hair, blue eyes, always in pajamas playing with friends, having fun.

Tired but happy, Bubble realized fun takes a bit of effort.

Short boy with unkempt hair, blue eyes, always in pajamas learns effort leads to happiness.

That night, Bubble fell asleep smiling, ready for tomorrow’s adventures.

Short boy with unkempt hair, blue eyes, always in pajamas goes to bed content and eager for tomorrow.

Reflection Questions

  • Why do you think Bubble didn't want to play outside at first?
  • How do you think Bubble's friends felt when he finally joined them?
  • What did Bubble learn about effort and fun?

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