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"The Brave Little Seed": 5-6-7 Years Feelings & Emotions Stories About Courage

Title: "The Brave Little Seed"

Once upon a time, in a beautiful forest named Evergreen, lived a tiny seed named Sammy. Sammy was a special seed because he was the last seed of the tallest tree in Evergreen, a majestic tree known as Big Ben.

Every day, Sammy would look up at Big Ben, and he'd feel scared. He'd think about how big and tall Big Ben was and worry that he might never grow as tall and strong. The thought of growing into a big tree seemed impossible to him.

One day, a wise old wise owl named Oliver came to Sammy. "Why so worried, little one?" he asked, noticing Sammy's sad face.

"I'm scared, Oliver," Sammy confessed. "I don't think I'll ever grow as tall and strong as Big Ben."

Oliver chuckled gently. "Oh, little one, even Big Ben was once a tiny seed like you."

"But how can I grow big if I'm this small?" Sammy asked, his voice filled with doubt.

Oliver smiled, "By simply being brave and trusting in yourself, Sammy. Each day brings new light, water, and warmth from the sun. Embrace these gifts, and you'll grow strong and tall, just like Big Ben."

"But what if I make mistakes?" Sammy questioned, still worried.

Oliver reassured him, "Mistakes are part of growing, Sammy. It's okay to make them; they help us learn. Remember, every tree in this forest started out just like you, as a small seed filled with potential."

These words comforted Sammy, but he was still a little scared. Seeing his fear, Oliver told him a secret, "Sammy, courage is not about being fearless, it's about facing your fears and growing anyway."

Just then, a ray of sunlight broke through the forest canopy, warming Sammy. He felt a gentle breeze and a soft rain shower started, gently moistening his shell. Sammy took a deep breath, taking in all these gifts from nature.

With newfound courage, Sammy decided to trust in himself and started embracing the sun's warmth, the rain's moisture, and the wisdom of every day. Slowly but surely, he started to sprout, first a tiny shoot, then a sapling, and over time, a young tree.

As years passed, Sammy grew taller and stronger, and even though he made mistakes, he always learned from them. He faced storms and harsh winds, but he stood strong, remembering Oliver's words about courage and growth.

One beautiful morning, Sammy woke up to the gentle chirping of birds. He looked around and realized he was now as tall as Big Ben. He had become a strong, majestic tree, providing shelter to countless creatures, just like Big Ben.

Sammy now understood what Oliver had told him all those years ago. He realized that by accepting his feelings, learning from his mistakes, and bravely facing his fears, he could grow into the tree he was meant to be.

And so, Sammy, the brave little seed, became Sammy, the strong and majestic tree, reminding every new seed in Evergreen about the power of courage, trust, and growth.

The End.