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Barnaby and Sheldon's Silly Game

Author

Builders Edu

Barnaby, a soft-hearted giant, worries when his tiny snail friend, Sheldon, seems to be shrinking. But Sheldon has a playful secret that will make Barnaby giggle with delight.

3 - 5 years old

Story Details

Create a children's story illustration in origami style, the material is like handmade laminated paper, warm tones, detailed, shimmering.Barnaby, a giant in zig-zag socks, gasped. "Sheldon! You're shrinking!" His tiny snail, Sheldon, wiggled his eyes. Barnaby grabbed a ruler. He measured Sheldon. One inch. “Oh, no!” he boomed. Sheldon munched a lettuce leaf.

The next day, Barnaby found Sheldon. "Smaller!" he cried. He measured again. Half an inch! Barnaby’s big eyes welled up. “My little friend!” Sheldon stretched his neck. He looked at Barnaby.

Then, Barnaby saw Sheldon again. “Oh, my stars!” he whispered. Sheldon was so small! A quarter inch! Barnaby felt a tear. He feared Sheldon would vanish. Sheldon moved his shell. He wiggled and squished. He stretched tall. He squished flat. He did it again.

Barnaby blinked. Sheldon wasn't shrinking. He was just being a silly snail. He stretched and squished. He grew long. He grew short. Barnaby giggled. Sheldon blew a tiny bubble. He was just playing!

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