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Stories about making mistakes

Stories about making mistakes

Pippa makes each invitation louder. Bramble tries to keep Rill for one more game. Fenn thinks a memorable bedtime story must keep Nell awake. Read what happens when they hear the other side.

When a plan needs another look

Cover of Pippa's Very Big Birthday

Recorded narration 2:52

Pippa's Very Big Birthday

Pippa wants her friend beside her in the birthday parade. Nell wants quieter company. A bigger invitation is not the answer.

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“Princess Pippa had a birthday plan: a parade from the palace gate to the little bridge, with…”

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Cover of One More Game

Recorded narration 2:57

One More Game

Bramble wants one more game before Rill leaves. Both friends have something they have not said about the goodbye.

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“Rill was leaving at sunrise. All day, Bramble watched her best friend hop along the fence, t…”

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Cover of Fenn's Almost-Too-Good Bedtime Story

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Fenn's Almost-Too-Good Bedtime Story

Fenn thinks a memorable bedtime story must keep Nell awake. Then she hears which quiet part Nell remembers.

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“Fenn tucked Nell and two stuffed rabbits under a quilt. "Tonight's story will be so wonderfu…”

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There is room to say it differently

Pippa asks what Nell would actually enjoy. Bramble apologizes for her sharp goodbye and hears that Rill is afraid too. Fenn hears which quiet part Nell remembers. One More Game is a tender goodbye; pick it when a sad moment fits your evening.

If you feel like talking about it
  • Which part of Fenn’s story did Nell remember?
  • What could Pippa ask before planning the next invitation?

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A child plans a surprise for a friend, then finds out the friend wanted something quieter.

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