Mrs. Brock the Badger’s Bicycle

A Children’s Story

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Once upon a time, in a cozy little village nestled among rolling hills, lived a very friendly badger named Mrs. Brock. She was a kind and generous creature who loved to help others and spread joy wherever she went. Mrs. Brock the Badger had a passion for cycling and would often ride her bicycle around the village, and all around the countryside waving to her friends and neighbors, and even to folk she did not know as she peddled by.

One day, Mrs. Brock’s beloved bicycle broke down as the chain dropped off. She was heartbroken, and having no idea how to fix it she became very anxious. She tried to take it to the local bike shop, but sadly they were closed for the weekend. Mrs. Brock the Badger felt helpless and didn’t know what to do. A kind gentleman wearing a bowler hat who happened to be walking past offered to help, and without any difficulty at all quickly put the chain back on the cogs. His hands were covered in oil and Mrs. Badger gave him a handkerchief to clean it off. She thanked him for his help and gave him a jam tart from her basket in thanks.

Walking back to her home worried the chain might come off again, she pushed the bike along with one paw on the handlebars and another on the seat. Mrs. Brock the Badger noticed a group of children playing in a nearby park. They were having a great time, but Mrs. Brock the Badger couldn’t help but notice that they didn’t have any bicycles to ride. Deciding to approach them she thought she would strike up a conversation.

“Hello, my little friends,” Mrs. Brock the Badger said with a warm smile. “I couldn’t help but notice that you don’t have any bicycles to ride. Would you like to ride mine?”

The children were thrilled at the offer and eagerly accepted.

“Yes please!” they all cheered.

The children took turns riding Mrs. Brock the Badger’s bicycle around the park, laughing and shouting with joy. She watched with delight as the children were having the time of their lives. After a while, Mrs. Brock the Badger realized that the children had been riding her bicycle for hours. She gently reminded them that it was time to return the bike, but the children begged for just a few more minutes of cycling fun.

“Oh please Mrs. Brock, just a few more spins around the park before tea time?”

Mrs. Brock the Badger couldn’t resist their pleading and allowed them all to ride for a bit longer. When the children were finally finished, she thanked them for taking such good care of her bicycle. She was touched by how much joy the bike had brought to them and decided to give it to the children as a gift. The children were overjoyed and thanked Mrs. Brock the Badger with all their hearts. They promised to take good care of the bicycle and to share it with other children who didn’t have one.

Mrs. Brock the Badger watched with a smile spreading across her face as the children rode away, feeling grateful for the opportunity to spread happiness and kindness in her village community. From that day on, Mrs. Brock the Badger became known as the generous badger who gave away her beloved bicycle to make children happy.

She continued to walk around the village on foot carrying her beloved wicker basket, but she always had a warm smile for the children she met along the way. Her act of kindness touched many hearts and inspired others to spread joy and kindness in their own ways.

Lazarus Carpenter