Tommy and the whispering flowers
In a small, sunny garden behind a lovely brick house, lived a young boy named Tommy. Tommy was a curious little chap with bright eyes and a mop of tousled hair. Every day, he would venture out into his garden, which was his favourite place in the whole wide world. The garden was filled with colourful flowers, buzzing bees, and tall trees that whispered with the wind. One morning, Tommy noticed that the flowers looked droopy and sad. He wondered what was wrong. As he leaned closer, he thought he heard the flowers whispering. Tommy was puzzled because he couldn’t understand what they were trying to say. This was his chance to learn the importance of listening carefully.
The garden’s whisper
Tommy decided to spend his day in the garden, trying to understand the flowers. He sat quietly beside a big, bright sunflower and waited. The sunflower seemed to lean towards Tommy and whispered softly. Tommy listened but couldn’t catch the words. He moved to the roses, their petals soft and velvety. Again, he heard whispers, but the words were too soft. Tommy didn’t give up. He visited each flower in the garden, sitting with them, trying to listen. With each visit, Tommy felt a growing connection to the flowers, sensing their needs and emotions. He realized that listening needed patience and quiet. As he moved from one flower to another, he started to understand bits and pieces. The flowers needed water; they were very thirsty!
The moment of understanding
As the sun started to set, painting the sky in shades of orange and pink, Tommy had an idea. He remembered the small watering can in the shed. He rushed to get it, filled it with water, and began watering the flowers, one by one. As he gently poured water around their roots, the whispers grew louder and happier. Tommy felt a rush of joy as he realized he was helping his friends. The flowers perked up, their colours bright and cheerful again. Tommy had listened and understood their whispers. He had solved the problem by paying attention and taking action. The garden was lively once more, filled with the sound of grateful whispers and the scent of fresh blooms.
A quiet evening
After his adventure, Tommy sat down in the middle of the garden, surrounded by the happy flowers. He felt proud and content. His mum called him in for dinner, and as he walked back to the house, he looked back at the garden. It was beautiful and vibrant, all because he had learned to listen. That night, as he lay in bed, Tommy thought about his day. He had learned that by listening carefully, he could understand and help others, even if they were just flowers in the garden. He drifted off to sleep with a smile, excited for another day of adventures in his magical garden.
