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The Greedy Milkman

In a tiny town called Moo-ville, there lived a man named Mike, known to all as the Greedy Milkman. Every day, Mike delivered milk in his shiny white van, but he always wanted more.

Bright and colorful town with whimsical houses and a shiny white milk van driven by a jolly, plump milkman.

Mike would sing, 'Milk is sweet, milk is fine! All the milk should be mine!' He'd sneak a sip here and there, unaware of the magic in Moo-ville's air.

A jolly, plump milkman with a cheeky grin, wearing a white hat and overalls the Milkman singing joyfully while sneaking sips of milk as he drives through the magical town.

One day, Mike found a cow named Cuddles. She had the creamiest, dreamiest milk that made Mike’s tummy feel like it was walking on clouds. He decided to keep Cuddles’ milk all for himself.

A friendly cow named A friendly, wise cow with large, kind eyes and a twinkle of magic with large, kind eyes and an inviting appearance. A jolly, plump milkman with a cheeky grin, wearing a white hat and overalls is looking at A friendly, wise cow with large, kind eyes and a twinkle of magic with a greedy grin.

But Cuddles had a secret. At night, she’d moo, 'Moo-dee doo, Moo-dee dee, Mike, I want my milk to be free!' Mike heard her but didn’t pay heed. He wanted all the milk indeed.

A friendly, wise cow with large, kind eyes and a twinkle of magic the cow mooing a magical rhyme under a starry sky, while A jolly, plump milkman with a cheeky grin, wearing a white hat and overalls glances from a distance, seemingly unbothered.

The next morning, Mike woke to find all the town’s milk disappearing. 'Where has all the milk gone?' he cried, as empty bottles lined his van.

A jolly, plump milkman with a cheeky grin, wearing a white hat and overalls in his van looking distressed, surrounded by empty milk bottles.

He chased after Cuddles, who led him to the heart of Moo-ville’s enchanted meadow. 'Where is my milk?' Mike demanded, his voice echoing like a bell.

A jolly, plump milkman with a cheeky grin, wearing a white hat and overalls chasing A friendly, wise cow with large, kind eyes and a twinkle of magic through a lush, enchanted meadow filled with flowers and magical sparkles.

Cuddles laughed, a twinkle in her eye. 'Milk must be shared, for everyone to enjoy. It's not to be hoarded by one greedy boy.'

A friendly, wise cow with large, kind eyes and a twinkle of magic the cow smiling with a twinkle in her eye as she speaks while standing in the enchanted meadow.

Mike’s cheeks turned as red as ripe tomatoes. He realized how his greed had hurt Moo-ville. 'I’m sorry, Cuddles. I promise to share from now on.'

A jolly, plump milkman with a cheeky grin, wearing a white hat and overalls blushing with a guilty expression, standing next to a forgiving and wise A friendly, wise cow with large, kind eyes and a twinkle of magic the cow.

From that day forward, Mike shared Cuddles' milk with everyone in town. He sang, 'Milk is sweet, milk is fine! Let's all share and dine!'

A jolly, plump milkman with a cheeky grin, wearing a white hat and overalls happily distributing milk to smiling townsfolk while singing and dancing joyfully.

Moo-ville glowed with happiness, and Mike’s heart felt as light as a feather. Everyone thanked Cuddles for her wisdom and cheered, 'Hooray for the milk that's shared!'

A radiant Moo-ville filled with joyful townspeople celebrating with A friendly, wise cow with large, kind eyes and a twinkle of magic and A jolly, plump milkman with a cheeky grin, wearing a white hat and overalls.

Reflection Questions

  • Why do you think it's important to share, like Mike learned to do?
  • How did Cuddles help Mike understand the value of sharing?
  • Can you think of a time when you had to apologize like Mike did? How did it make you feel?

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