For Parents:
This story is about a little tree that teaches children the importance of generosity, kindness, and the joy of helping others. Please read this story aloud to your child, using different voices for the characters to make it more engaging.
Once upon a time, in a beautiful forest, there lived a little tree named Timmy. Timmy was not very tall, but he was known for his big heart. He loved helping all the animals in the forest.
One sunny morning, Timmy woke up to the sounds of chirping birds. His branches stretched out to greet the day. Suddenly, he heard a tiny voice crying. It was Sally the Squirrel.
“What’s wrong, Sally?” asked Timmy.
“My nest has fallen from the tree, and now I have nowhere to live,” Sally replied, tears in her eyes.
“Don’t worry, Sally. You can use my branches to build a new nest,” said Timmy kindly.
Sally was overjoyed. She quickly gathered leaves and twigs and built a cozy new nest on Timmy’s branches. “Thank you, Timmy! You’re the best!” Sally exclaimed.
As the days passed, more animals came to Timmy for help. One day, Benny the Bunny hopped over with a sad look on his face.
“Timmy, all the carrots in my garden are gone! I have nothing to eat,” Benny said, looking worried.
Timmy thought for a moment and then said, “Benny, you can dig up the soft soil around my roots and plant new carrots. They will grow quickly here.”
Benny did as Timmy suggested and soon had a new patch of carrots growing around Timmy. “Thank you, Timmy! You saved me!” Benny said, his face lighting up with happiness.
One rainy evening, a family of birds fluttered down to Timmy. Their old home had been destroyed by the storm.
“Can we stay in your branches until the rain stops?” asked the mother bird.
“Of course! My branches will keep you safe and dry,” Timmy said with a warm smile.
The birds chirped in gratitude and settled in Timmy’s branches. The forest animals saw how kind and giving Timmy was, and they all felt grateful for his help.
One day, a new challenge arrived. A fierce wind blew through the forest, threatening to uproot Timmy. All the animals gathered around, trying to hold him steady.
“Don’t let go, Timmy! We need you!” they all shouted.
Timmy’s roots held on tightly, but he was struggling. Suddenly, Sally had an idea. “Everyone, grab some branches and hold on tight! We can help Timmy stay grounded!”
All the animals grabbed onto Timmy’s branches and roots. Their combined strength helped Timmy stay firm in the ground. The wind finally died down, and Timmy was safe.
“Thank you, everyone,” Timmy said, his leaves rustling with relief. “I couldn’t have done it without you.”
“You have always helped us, Timmy. It was our turn to help you,” Benny said.
From that day on, the forest animals made sure to take care of Timmy, just as he had taken care of them. Timmy continued to give everything he could, and the forest was a happier, kinder place because of him.