Once upon a time, in a magical forest called Willowwood, the trees whispered secrets to one another, and the rivers hummed cheerful tunes. Willowwood was no ordinary forest it was a place where animals could talk, sing, and dream just like people. Every creature, big or small, had a unique talent, and together, they lived in harmony. However, there was one rule that everyone followed Always help one another, for that is the heart of the forest. Deep in the heart of Willowwood, a curious young rabbit named Rosie lived in a cozy burrow under a mossy tree. Rosie had soft, golden fur that shimmered like sunlight and big, twinkling eyes full of wonder. She loved to hop around the forest, asking questions and learning about everything. But Rosie had one little problem she was terribly shy. Whenever she met new animals, her voice would get so soft, it was as if the wind had carried her words away. One sunny morning, Rosie decided to leave her burrow and explore a part of the forest she had never visited before.
She packed a small satchel with her favorite carrot cookies and set off, her fluffy tail bouncing with excitement. As she hopped along, she greeted the familiar faces she passed. "Good morning, Mr. Squirrel!" she said, waving shyly. "Good morning, Rosie!" chattered Mr. Squirrel, balancing an acorn on his nose. Rosie hopped further until she reached an old, twisted oak tree. Beneath it sat a wise turtle named Terrence, his shell covered in moss and tiny flowers. Rosie liked Terrence because he always told the best stories. "Where are you off to today, little one?" Terrence asked in his slow, gentle voice.
"I"m exploring the Faraway Glade," Rosie replied softly, pointing toward the distant golden meadow she had heard so much about. "Ah, the Faraway Glade," Terrence said, nodding. "It"s a wonderful place, filled with sparkling streams and colorful butterflies. But remember, Rosie, the journey there can be tricky. Stay curious, but be brave. "Rosie nodded, her heart fluttering with excitement. She thanked Terrence and continued on her way. As she hopped deeper into the forest, the trees grew taller, and the sunlight dappled the ground in golden patterns. Suddenly, Rosie heard a tiny, frightened squeak. She stopped and looked around.
Near a patch of ferns, she spotted a little hedgehog who had rolled himself into a tight ball. "Are you okay?" Rosie asked softly, crouching down. The hedgehog uncurled just enough to peek out. "I I got lost," he sniffled. "And now I can"t find my way home. "Rosie"s heart ached for the little hedgehog. "Don"t worry," she said gently. "I"ll help you. What"s your name?" "Harold," he said, his voice trembling. "Nice to meet you, Harold.
I"m Rosie," she said with a warm smile. "Let"s find your home together. " Rosie and Harold set off, with Harold waddling beside her. As they walked, Rosie noticed how quiet Harold had become. She realized he was scared, so she decided to cheer him up. "Do you want to hear a joke?" Rosie asked. Harold nodded hesitantly. "What do you call a rabbit who tells jokes?" Rosie paused dramatically. "A funny bunny!" Harold giggled, and for the first time, Rosie felt a little less shy.
As they continued their journey, they came across a sparkling stream. A family of ducks was swimming nearby, but one duckling had gotten stuck in some reeds. The mother duck quacked anxiously, trying to free her baby. Rosie and Harold rushed over. "Don"t worry, we"ll help!" Rosie said. She carefully hopped into the shallow stream, her golden fur glinting in the sunlight. With Harold"s help, she untangled the reeds, and the duckling paddled back to its mother. The ducks quacked their thanks, and Rosie felt a warm glow of happiness. The journey to find Harold"s home continued, and soon they reached a clearing filled with tall sunflowers.
A fox with a bushy tail was pacing back and forth, looking frustrated. His name was Felix, and he was known for being a fantastic painter. "Is something wrong, Felix?" Rosie asked. "Oh, hello, Rosie," Felix said, sighing. "I"m trying to paint a picture of the sunrise, but my paints have dried up, and I don"t know what to do. " Rosie thought for a moment. "Why don"t you try using berries for colors? There are red raspberries, blue blueberries, and yellow dandelions all around. " Felix"s eyes lit up. "What a brilliant idea! Thank you, Rosie!" As Felix began to mix his new paints, Rosie and Harold continued on their way.
Harold looked up at Rosie and said, "You"re very good at helping others. " Rosie blushed. "I just like to make others happy. "They finally reached a cluster of blackberry bushes, and Harold"s face lit up. "This is it! This is my home!" he exclaimed. His family of hedgehogs came scurrying out, hugging Harold tightly and thanking Rosie for bringing him back safely. Rosie felt a swell of pride, but her journey wasn"t over yet. She still wanted to reach the Faraway Glade. Harold"s family gave her some juicy blackberries to take with her, and she waved goodbye as she continued her adventure.
After a while, Rosie noticed the forest growing brighter. She heard the gentle hum of bees and the flutter of butterfly wings. When she stepped into the Faraway Glade, her breath caught. The meadow was more beautiful than she had ever imagined. The grass sparkled as if sprinkled with stardust, and flowers of every color swayed in the breeze. Butterflies danced in the air, creating a rainbow of fluttering wings. Rosie wandered through the glade, her shyness melting away as she greeted the animals she met. She realized that her journey had taught her something important helping others made her braver and happier. As the sun began to set, Rosie decided it was time to head home.
On her way back, she passed by all the friends she had made that day Harold and his family, the ducks, and even Felix, who proudly showed her his finished painting. When Rosie finally reached her burrow, she felt tired but happy. She snuggled into her soft bed, thinking about all the wonderful things she had seen and done. For the first time, she didn"t feel like the shy little rabbit who hid in her burrow. She felt like a brave explorer who could make a difference. And so, in the magical forest of Willowwood, Rosie the rabbit became known as the kindest and most curious little adventurer. From that day on, she continued to explore, help others, and share her sunshine wherever she went. The trees whispered her name, the rivers sang her praises, and Rosie lived happily ever after. The end.
She was very shy when meeting new animals.
Terrence the wise turtle.
He was lost and couldn’t find his way home.
She untangled it from the reeds with Harold’s help.
She suggested using berries as paint colors.
They gave her juicy blackberries.
Helping others made her braver and happier. (EN-SG)