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Have you ever wanted something all to yourself, even if it meant others couldn't enjoy it? We've all been there! In the delightful children's book "Bully" by Jennifer Sattler, we meet a big, grumpy frog who learns a valuable lesson about sharing – the hard way!
A Pond All to Himself
Bully the frog lived in a beautiful pond full of fragrant lilies. He loved the lilies – their smell, their taste, everything! But Bully had a problem: he was greedy. He wanted all the lilies for himself. He chased away the snail, shooed the dragonfly, and even told the busy bee to stop tickling the flowers.
Can you imagine being that mean? The other creatures just wanted to enjoy the pond too!
The Consequences of Greed
Finally, Bully had the lilies all to himself. He made crowns of lilies, ate them until his tummy hurt, and even slept on a pile of them every night. But here's the thing about greed – it never leads to happiness.
Bully soon discovered that having all the lilies to himself wasn't very fun. With no one to share the pond with, he felt lonely and bored. Even worse, he had squished all the lilies by sitting on them! The once beautiful pond was now just mud.
A Lesson Learned (and a Pond Restored!)
Luckily, Bully realized the error of his ways. He saw how his greed had not only hurt the other creatures but also made him unhappy. He moved to a new pond and decided to be less of a bully and more of a friend.
Meanwhile, back at the original pond, something wonderful happened. With Bully gone, the bees got to work, buzzing around the squished lilies. And guess what? The lilies started to grow back! The pond was once again a beautiful place, full of life and laughter.
Sharing Makes Life Sweeter
The story of Bully the frog teaches us that sharing isn't just about being nice – it's about making life more enjoyable for everyone, including ourselves! When we share, we create friendships, build community, and experience the joy of giving. Plus, it's much more fun to enjoy things together than to hoard them all for ourselves.
So the next time you're tempted to be greedy, remember Bully the frog and the lesson he learned. Choose sharing over selfishness, and you'll discover that a little bit of kindness can go a long way!
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