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The Little Bird's First Flight

In a cozy nest high in a tree, a small bird named Flappy twitched her wings.

Introducing A petite, yellow bird with bright inquisitive eyes and a curious spirit in her nest, beginning to flutter her wings.

Today was special. Mama Bird said it was time to learn to fly.

A petite, yellow bird with bright inquisitive eyes and a curious spirit is excited because her mother tells her it's flying day.

Flappy peered down. The ground was a long way below.

A petite, yellow bird with bright inquisitive eyes and a curious spirit looks out from the nest, seeing how high it is.

She gulped nervously but her mama nudged her gently. "You can do it," she chirped.

A larger, seasoned bird with caring eyes and a nurturing demeanour encourages A petite, yellow bird with bright inquisitive eyes and a curious spirit despite her nervousness.

One foot on the edge, Flappy felt her heart beat fast. "One, two, three"... she jumped!

A petite, yellow bird with bright inquisitive eyes and a curious spirit prepares to jump from the nest, heart racing.

The wind whistled past as she flapped her wings. At first, she wobbled in the air.

A petite, yellow bird with bright inquisitive eyes and a curious spirit is in mid-air, trying to fly but wobbling.

Flappy flapped harder. Gradually, she began to soar upwards.

After initial struggles, A petite, yellow bird with bright inquisitive eyes and a curious spirit starts to fly better.

She soared over the treetops, feeling the sun warm her feathers.

A petite, yellow bird with bright inquisitive eyes and a curious spirit is flying higher and enjoying the sunlight.

Mama Bird flew alongside her. "I'm proud of you, Flappy!"

A petite, yellow bird with bright inquisitive eyes and a curious spirit's mother joins her, expressing pride.

Flappy's confidence grew. She tried a loop-the-loop, laughing with joy.

A petite, yellow bird with bright inquisitive eyes and a curious spirit gains confidence and performs an aerial trick.

But tiredness crept in. Flappy's wings ached. She glided back to the nest.

A petite, yellow bird with bright inquisitive eyes and a curious spirit becomes tired and returns to the nest.

That night, she nestled in the nest, dreaming of the next day's adventures in the sky.

End of day, A petite, yellow bird with bright inquisitive eyes and a curious spirit is back in the nest, dreaming of flying again.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Flappy felt when she looked down from the nest?
  • Why is it important for Mama Bird to encourage Flappy? How does it make Flappy feel?
  • Have you ever tried something new and felt tired afterwards like Flappy? How did you handle it?

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