A Children’s Story
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Once upon a time, in a forest far, far away, there lived a baby fox named Fawna. Fawna was born into a family of foxes that lived in a cozy den at the base of a large oak tree. Fawna was the youngest of her siblings, and she was always getting into mischief. One day, while her siblings were napping, Fawna snuck out of the den to explore the forest. She scampered through the underbrush, leaping over fallen logs and dodging branches. As she ran, she noticed a beautiful butterfly fluttering above her head. Fawna was mesmerized by the butterfly’s vibrant colors and graceful movements. She decided to follow it, hoping it would lead her to new adventures. The butterfly led Fawna to a clearing in the forest, where she saw a group of animals gathered around a stream. There were rabbits, squirrels, and even a family of deer.
They were all drinking from the stream, and Fawna was fascinated by how peacefully they coexisted. Suddenly, a group of hunters burst into the clearing. They were carrying guns and shouting loudly, and Fawna was terrified. She hid behind a bush and watched as the hunters began to shoot at the animals. Fawna felt helpless and didn’t know what to do. Just then, the butterfly she met earlier fluttered down and landed on Fawna’s nose. The butterfly whispered to Fawna,
“You may be small, but you are strong. Believe in yourself, and you can do anything.”
Feeling inspired, Fawna sprang into action. She ran around the hunters, distracting them and causing them to miss their shots. The other animals in the clearing saw what Fawna was doing and joined in the effort to stop the hunters. Together, the animals were able to chase away the hunters and save their homes in the forest. Fawna was hailed as a heroine, and the other animals thanked her for such incredible bravery.
From that day on, Fawna knew that she was capable of great things. Of course, she continued to explore the forest, but now she did so with a new sense of confidence and purpose. And every time she saw a butterfly, she remembered the wise words it had spoken to her and smiled.
Lazarus Carpenter
Lazarus Carpenter - Author 