Dicky the Dormouse

A Children’s Story

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Once upon a time, in a small cottage in the woods, lived a little dormouse named Dicky. Dicky was a curious little mouse, always eager to explore and discover new things. But he was also very shy and always stayed close to his cozy nest in the corner of the cottage. He loved to blow seeds from dandelions and watch them fly in the wind. One day, Dicky decided that he wanted to see more of the world outside his little nest. So, he set out on an adventure to explore the woods around his home. As he wandered through the forest, Dicky came across many strange and unusual things, like towering trees, sparkling streams, bright blossoms, multicolored flowers, and of course his special favorites, dandelions. As he was exploring, Dicky stumbled upon a group of animals that were having a party by the river. There were rabbits, squirrels, and even a family of hedgehogs. When they saw Dicky, they all happily welcomed him to the party and invited him to join in with all the fun.

At first, Dicky was nervous and hesitant. He had never been around so many animals before, and he wasn’t sure if he belonged. After all, they were all much bigger than he was too. Dormice are very tiny creatures. But soon he realized that everyone was friendly and kind, and began to relax and enjoy himself. During the party, Dicky made many new friends and learned all about their different lifestyles and habits. They laughed as he blew seeds from a dandelion. He even helped the rabbits gather carrots from a nearby garden, and the squirrels collect nuts from the trees.

As the sun began to set, Dicky blew yet another dandelion and realized that it was time to head back to his cozy nest in the cottage. But before he left, he promised his new friends that he would come back and visit them again soon. And so, Dicky’s adventure came to an end, but the memories he made and the friends he gained would stay with him forever. From that day on, Dicky was no longer the shy little dormouse who stayed hidden in his nest. Instead, he was a brave and adventurous mouse who was eager to explore the world and make new friends. I wonder what Dicky’s next adventure will be, don’t you?

Lazarus Carpenter