Once upon a time, there was a happy man who walked along a twisty path. As he walked, he found a shiny penny on the ground. This made him smile big and bright!
With his lucky penny, he bought a cute little cat. The cat was very clever and caught a tiny mouse. The man, the cat, and the mouse all lived happily in a warm and cozy little house.
One day, the man walked down another twisty road. He saw a chicken and a friendly toad who needed help. The man was kind and helped them both.
He invited the chicken and the toad to his cozy house. They all became good friends and lived together with the cat and the mouse in the cozy little house.
Then, the man met a lovely girl. He liked her very much and gave her a special ring with a shiny pearl. They were so happy together!
They danced and danced, feeling joyful and full of fun. The man, the lovely girl, the chicken, the toad, the cat, and the mouse all lived together in the cozy little house.
Remember, the man started his journey by walking a twisty mile and finding a lucky penny. He bought a cat, and together with the mouse, they made a happy home.
With each new friend he met, the cozy little house became even happier. And they all lived together, smiling and enjoying their wonderful adventures!
Penny Hunt Adventure: Go on a penny hunt! Ask an adult to hide some pennies around your home or yard. Once you find them, think about what makes you happy. Share your thoughts with a friend or family member. Can you think of something small, like the penny, that brings you joy?
Draw Your Cozy House: Imagine you have a cozy house like the happy man. Draw a picture of your house and all the friends you would like to invite to live with you. Who would they be? What fun things would you do together? Share your drawing and story with your class or family.
Friendship Circle: Sit in a circle with your classmates or family. Take turns sharing a story about a time you helped a friend or when a friend helped you. How did it make you feel? What did you learn from that experience? Remember, just like the happy man, being kind can bring new friends and happiness!
Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:
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There was a man who walked a winding mile.
He found a penny and gave a cheerful smile.
He bought a cat that caught a little mouse,
And they all lived together in a cozy little house.
There was a man who crossed a winding road
To help a chicken and a friendly toad.
He brought his friends to meet his cat and mouse,
And they all lived together in a cozy little house.
There was a man who met a lovely girl.
He gave her a ring with a beautiful pearl.
They danced a joyful dance with a happy spouse,
And they all lived together in a cozy little house.
There was a man who walked a winding mile.
He found a penny and gave a cheerful smile.
He bought a cat that caught a little mouse,
And they all lived together in a cozy little house.
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This version maintains the essence of the original while using more neutral language.
