Once upon a time, Little Timmy wandered too far into the Whispering Woods. The trees were so tall, and the sky was hidden behind their leafy arms. Timmy realized he was very lost.

As the sun started to dip, Timmy met a friendly squirrel with shiny, curious eyes. 'Hello! Are you lost?' chattered the squirrel. 'Yes,' Timmy said, 'I can't find my way home.'

The squirrel, whose name was Mr. Nutters, twitched his bushy tail and nodded. 'Follow me! I'll show you some paths.' And with that, the two new friends ventured deeper into the forest.

They met a wise old owl, who looked down at Timmy with her big round eyes. 'Hoo, hoo, Timmy. The way home is easy, but you'll need courage,' she said, ruffling her feathers.

Guided by the owl's advice, they set off again. They splashed through a sparkling stream, raced past a rabbit family, and even played hide and seek with a laughing deer.

When the moon showed up, it lit a silvery path right to the edge of the forest. Timmy could see his house! He thanked his animal friends, hugged them goodbye, and ran down the path.

Safe and sound, Timmy tucked into bed, his parents relieved and smiling. As he closed his eyes, he whispered, 'Thank you, forest friends,' and he dreamed of their next adventure together.