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The Happy Frog and the Sad Parrot
The Happy Frog and the Sad Parrot
12 pages
Author: Emily Johnson
FROG
PARROT
FRIENDSHIP
ADVENTURE
JOY
Summary
The Happy Frog and the Sad Parrot is a heartwarming tale about friendship and understanding emotions. In this story, Freddy the Frog is always smiling, hopping around his pond with boundless joy. He loves making splashes, catching flies, and singing cheerful songs. Meanwhile, Polly the Parrot sits alone in her tree, her colorful feathers drooping as she watches the other animals play. When Freddy notices Polly looking sad, he decides to hop over and introduce himself. At first, Polly doesn't want to talk, but Freddy's kindness slowly breaks through her shell. Polly reveals that she feels different from the other birds because she can only repeat what others say, making it hard to make friends. Freddy shows Polly that being different is special, and together they discover that Polly's ability to mimic sounds can bring joy to the forest animals. Through their friendship, Polly learns to appreciate her unique talents, while Freddy discovers that sometimes friends need patience and understanding more than just cheerfulness. By the end of the story, the once-sad parrot finds her own happiness, and both animals learn that sharing feelings—whether happy or sad—is an important part of friendship124. The colorful illustrations show how Polly's feathers gradually become brighter as her confidence grows, providing a visual representation of emotional growth that young readers will understand and relate to5.
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