Once upon a time, in a green, glistening river, a little crocodile named Cleo lived with her family. Her scales shined in the sun like emeralds, and she loved to splash around.

Every day, Cleo watched the animals on the riverbank. She saw birds singing, monkeys swinging, and wished she could join them.

Cleo asked her mother, 'Why can't we play with the riverbank animals?' Her mother replied, 'We are crocodiles, dear. They are afraid of us.'

Determined to make friends, Cleo decided to show them she was kind. She helped a lost turtle find his way and shared her lunch with a hungry bird.

Soon, the riverbank animals realized that Cleo was friendly. They started coming to the river to play, singing songs and sharing stories together.

And from that day on, Cleo became the most loved crocodile on the river. Her heart was as warm as the shiny scales on her back.