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The Lion and the Giraffe

Hi! My name is Charlie. I want to tell you a story about a lion and a giraffe. Once upon a time, in the big, beautiful savannah, there was a very confident lion named Leo. Leo was the king of the jungle and he knew it! He walked with a proud and powerful stride, his majestic mane flowing in the wind. He was strong, fearless and everyone in the jungle admired him.

Hi! My name is Charlie. I want to tell you a story about a lion and a giraffe. Once upon a time, in the big, beautiful savannah, there was a very confident lion named Leo. Leo was the king of the jungle and he knew it! He walked with a proud and powerful stride, his majestic mane flowing in the wind. He was strong, fearless and everyone in the jungle admired him.

One day, Leo saw a giraffe named Grace. Grace was a tall and graceful giraffe who could reach the highest leaves on the trees. But she was not very confident. She always felt shy and self-conscious about her long neck. She would often hide behind the trees, afraid of being noticed.

One day, Leo saw a giraffe named Grace. Grace was a tall and graceful giraffe who could reach the highest leaves on the trees. But she was not very confident. She always felt shy and self-conscious about her long neck. She would often hide behind the trees, afraid of being noticed.

Leo, being the confident and kind-hearted lion that he was, noticed Grace's shyness and wanted to help her. He approached her gently and said, 'Hello, Grace! Why do you hide behind the trees? You have such a beautiful long neck!'

Leo, being the confident and kind-hearted lion that he was, noticed Grace's shyness and wanted to help her. He approached her gently and said, 'Hello, Grace! Why do you hide behind the trees? You have such a beautiful long neck!'

Grace blushed and replied, 'I feel different from everyone else and sometimes I am embarrassed.'

Grace blushed and replied, 'I feel different from everyone else and sometimes I am embarrassed.'

Leo smiled and said, 'Being different is what makes you special, Grace! Your long neck is unique and it helps you reach the highest leaves. Embrace your uniqueness and be proud of it. Confidence comes from within, and when you believe in yourself, others will too.'

Leo smiled and said, 'Being different is what makes you special, Grace! Your long neck is unique and it helps you reach the highest leaves. Embrace your uniqueness and be proud of it. Confidence comes from within, and when you believe in yourself, others will too.'

Grace listened to Leo's words carefully. She realized that she had been underestimating herself all this time. From that day on, Grace decided to be confident, just like Leo. She started to walk tall and proud, showing off her long neck with a big smile on her face.

Grace listened to Leo's words carefully. She realized that she had been underestimating herself all this time. From that day on, Grace decided to be confident, just like Leo. She started to walk tall and proud, showing off her long neck with a big smile on her face.

Reflection Questions

  • Why was Leo known as the king of the jungle?
  • How did Leo help Grace?
  • What did Grace learn from Leo?

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