Lily and the Buttons

Lily and the Buttons

Author
authorBuilders Edu

Lily, a little bird, loves collecting shiny buttons but soon finds herself weighed down by her treasures. She learns the value of sharing with her friends, allowing everyone, including herself, to fly free.

age3 - 6 years old
emotional intelligence
Story Details

Lily saw a button. It sat on a red bloom. Lily flew to it fast. Zip! She felt a pull. Her wings felt slow. Thump! Lily fell. She held the button tight.

Then, a blue button. It sat on a yellow bloom. Lily flew to it. Zoom! The air felt thick. Her legs felt weak. Bump! Lily fell. She clutched two buttons.

Then, a gold button. It sat on a pink bloom. Lily flew to it. Whish! The sky spun. Her head felt light. Crash! Lily fell. Three bright buttons. Too heavy. No fly.

Lily looked at her friends. They did not fly.

Lily gave one button to Tom. He flew up high.

Lily gave one button to Sue. She flew up too.

Lily had one button. She flew home. All flew free.

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