Once upon a time, there was a poor and ugly duck named Daphne. Daphne was also quite thick and always felt like she didn't fit in with the other ducks. But, despite all of this, she was a very nice duck who was always willing to help others.

One day, Daphne met a blind bat named Benny. Benny was a thin bat who had never seen the beauty of the world around him. However, he had a heart of gold and was one of the nicest creatures in the forest.

Daphne and Benny quickly became friends and went on many adventures together. They explored the forest, swam in the pond, and even played games. Daphne helped Benny see the world in a new way, and Benny helped Daphne see her own beauty.

One day, they met a mean and rich owl named Olivia. Olivia was always making fun of the other creatures in the forest because she thought she was better than everyone else. When she met Daphne and Benny, she made fun of them too.

But, little did Olivia know, Benny was deaf and couldn't hear her mean comments. And, because of this, Benny was never affected by Olivia's meanness. Daphne was also unbothered by Olivia's remarks and continued to be friends with Benny.

In the end, Daphne and Benny proved that true beauty and richness come from within and that being kind and helpful to others is what truly matters. They lived happily ever after, continuing to have adventures and spreading joy to all the creatures in the forest. And as for Olivia, well, she eventually learned her lesson and became friends with Daphne and Benny too!

Reflections

1. Why do you think Daphne was considered "ugly" and "thick" by the other ducks in the forest?

2. How did Benny's blindness affect his view of the world?

3. What lessons did Olivia, the mean and rich owl, learn by the end of the story?

4. What is the true meaning of beauty and richness in the story?

5. What do you think the message of the story is?

6. How did Daphne and Benny's friendship help each other see things in a new way?

7. Why was it important for Daphne and Benny to be unbothered by Olivia's mean comments?

8. How do you think you can spread joy to others just like Daphne and Benny did?