Once upon a time, in a deep ocean, lived a greedy octopus named Ollie. Ollie loved shiny things and would collect them all day long. One day, Ollie found a beautiful pearl necklace. Greedily, he took it and put it on his arm.
As Ollie continued collecting more shiny things, the necklace became heavy and uncomfortable. It made it hard for him to swim fast and catch his favorite food—crabs. Ollie realized that his greediness was causing a big problem.
Determined to solve his problem, Ollie sought help from his friends—a clever seahorse named Sally and a wise turtle named Theo. Sally suggested that Ollie should let go of some shiny things to make swimming easier.
Reluctantly, Ollie began letting go of his collection one by one. To his surprise, his swimming improved, and he felt lighter and happier without the heavy necklace. Ollie realized that he didn't need to be greedy to be happy.
From that day on, Ollie learned to appreciate the beauty of the ocean without owning everything he found. He became a generous friend, always sharing with others. Ollie understood that greediness only brings problems, but problem-solving and kindness bring joy.
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