Little Cloud's Big Heart

Little Cloud's Big Heart

Kaituhi
authorBuilders Edu

A rhyming tale about a tiny cloud who learns the joy of helping others by bringing rain to a parched garden, transforming sadness into vibrant life.

age3 - 6 tau te pakeke
emotional intelligence
Ngā Paki

Little Cloud hummed a tiny tune, off-key and soft, you see. But oh, the flowers drooped and yearned, as hot as hot could be. Their colors faded, leaves turned brown, a sad and sorry sight. Little Cloud felt a little ache, with all her fluffy might.

The first small splash, a tear so cool, fell plink upon a rose. It shimmered brightly, silver-new, as everyone well knows. The rose perked up, a gentle sigh, its petals opened wide. Little Cloud felt a happy hum, deep down inside, inside.

But more flowers still looked so sad, the daisies and the bluebells too. Little Cloud puffed her little cheeks, oh, what was she to do? A bigger splash, a cooler tear, fell plunk upon a daisy white. It stretched its head up to the sun, a truly wondrous sight.

Still thirsty were the buttercups, and poppies, red and grand. Little Cloud felt her tummy flip, a frown across the land. A giant splash, a silver stream, poured down with joyful sound. The buttercups and poppies cheered, all over the warm ground.

No longer drooped the garden then, no more a faded hue. Bright colors popped, a happy sight, all shiny, fresh, and new. Little Cloud now hummed with glee, a gentle, joyful sound. Her heart was full, her work all done, with beauty all around.

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