Once upon a time, there was a sad little bear named Benny. Benny was always sleepy and tired, but he was also very shy. One day, Benny was feeling particularly hungry and thirsty, so he decided to go for a walk in the forest to find some food and water.

As he was walking, he stumbled upon a group of animals who were having a picnic. They were all happy and having a great time. Benny was too shy to join them, so he just sat down and watched from afar. But then, he started to feel mad because he was still hungry and thirsty.

So, Benny mustered up the courage to go over to the picnic and asked if he could have some food and drink. The animals were happy to share with him and soon Benny was no longer sad, sleepy, tired, hungry, or thirsty. Instead, he was happy and full of energy! And from that day on, Benny was no longer shy and made many new friends in the forest.

Reflections

• Why was Benny feeling sad at the beginning of the story?

• What did Benny do when he felt hungry and thirsty in the forest?

• What happened when Benny asked the animals for food and drink?

• How did Benny feel after he made new friends at the picnic?

• What can we learn from Benny's story about being brave and making friends?