Once upon a time, there was a little bear named Benny. One day, Benny woke up feeling all sorts of emotions. He was surprised, angry, sad, tired, sleepy, happy, afraid, and hungry all at the same time! So, he decided to take a walk to clear his head.

As he walked, he met a clown who asked him what was wrong. Benny told the clown about all of his emotions and the clown suggested that he try to express each one. So, Benny started to act out each emotion, but soon realized that it was making him even more tired.

Just as Benny was about to give up, he heard a delicious aroma. It was coming from a bakery! Benny's stomach grumbled and he realized that he was very hungry. So, he went inside and ordered a big slice of cake. As he ate the delicious cake, he started to feel happy again.

Benny learned that sometimes, all you need is a little pick-me-up, like a yummy slice of cake, to turn a bad day into a good one. And with a full belly and a happy heart, Benny went home and had the best nap of his life.

Reflections

1. What emotions did Benny feel at the beginning of the story?
2. How did the clown help Benny?
3. What did Benny do to make himself feel better?
4. Why did Benny have the best nap of his life?