Poppy and the Sea

Poppy and the Sea

Kaituhi
authorEevee's Stories

A cheerful and adventurous undersea tale featuring Poppy, a lively soda can who faces danger when swallowed by various sea creatures. Rescued by friendly animals and finally by a kind little girl, Poppy finds a new purpose as a fishing rod. The story is playful and gentle, ideal for young children exploring themes of friendship and kindness.

age3 - 6 tau te pakeke
emotional intelligence
Ngā Paki

Poppy fell into the coral reef with a splish and a splash.

Then something terrible happened! Somebody swallowed Poppy! It was a grey, fearsome tiger shark. She coughed and she spluttered and then—Whoosh!

A whale had saved Poppy as she floated back into the sea.

Then something terrible happened! Somebody swallowed Poppy! It was a giant octopus. She coughed and she spluttered and then—Whoosh!

This time, a seagull had saved Poppy as she drifted back into the sea.

Then something terrible happened! Somebody swallowed Poppy again! It was a crown-of-thorns starfish! It had very, very thin thorns, so Poppy couldn’t get out!

The crown-of-thorns starfish tried getting Poppy out by its thorns, but it throught only became sore and Poppy was still stuck!

Then a little kind girl who loved the sea got the crown-of-thorns starfish and pulled Poppy out!

The girl made something new out of Poppy—a fishing rod!

Poppy enjoyed being a fishing rod as she became the girl’s toy.

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