Meet Steve! Steve is a horse who wants to be very special. He dreams of being exceptional, which means he wants to be different and amazing!
Steve has heard that some horses get to wear shiny ribbons. He thinks ribbons are super cool and wants one for himself.
One day, while Steve is walking through the forest, he finds something amazing! It’s a beautiful gold horn just lying on the ground. Wow, what a lucky find!
Steve is so excited! He puts the gold horn on his head and gallops off to show his friends. He feels very special with his new look.
If you love stories like Steve’s, there are many more waiting for you. Ask a grown-up to help you find books that are full of fun and adventure. Enjoy exploring new stories and have lots of fun!
Activity 1: Create Your Own Special Accessory
Just like Steve found a gold horn to make himself feel special, you can create your own special accessory! Gather some craft materials like paper, markers, stickers, and glue. Think about what makes you feel special and design an accessory that you can wear, like a crown, a bracelet, or a badge. Once you have made your accessory, share it with your friends and family and tell them why it makes you feel special.
Activity 2: Special Animal Parade
Imagine you are an animal like Steve, and you want to feel special. What would you wear or do to stand out? Draw a picture of your favorite animal and add something special to it, like a colorful tail, a shiny hat, or magical wings. Once you have finished your drawing, have a parade with your friends where everyone shows off their special animal creations. Talk about what makes each animal unique and special.
Question: What Makes You Special?
Think about what makes you special. Is it something you like to do, a talent you have, or a way you make others feel happy? Share your thoughts with a friend or family member. Ask them what makes them special too. Remember, everyone has something unique that makes them amazing, just like Steve!
Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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[Music] This is Steve. Steve is a fine horse, but he thinks he could be finer. He wants to be exceptional, which means special. [Music]
Steve has heard that some horses get to wear ribbons. [Applause] [Music]
One day, while walking through the forest, Steve stumbles across a beautiful gold horn just lying there. Can you believe it? Ribbon! [Music]
How lucky is this guy! Steve straps the horn to his head [Music] and gallops off to show his friends.
Steve the horse in [Music] a horse named Steve.
If you don’t have books, what are you waiting for? It’s a kid-safe, ad-free library full of so many storybooks that are brought to life. Ask your grown-up and start exploring more fun stories like these. You have to go and ask for books. Enjoy the specialties of this app right here. Go on, come on, go off!
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