Benny and the Borrowed Berries

Benny and the Borrowed Berries

Author
authorFanos Academy

Benny the bear cub learns a valuable lesson about honesty and empathy after he takes all of Squirrel's berries. This heartwarming story teaches children the importance of doing the right thing and apologizing for mistakes.

age3 - 6 years old
emotional intelligence
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