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Growth in Children's Literature

By Dan OproiuPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a little girl named Lily. Lily was an inquisitive child who loved exploring her surroundings and asking questions. She was always curious about the world around her and was constantly seeking answers to her many questions.

One day, while playing in the park, Lily saw a group of children playing and having fun. She was intrigued and decided to join them. But as soon as she approached the group, the children stopped playing and stared at her. They didn't welcome her with open arms, and instead, they teased her for her clothes and the way she talked.

Lily felt sad and disappointed. She had never felt like an outsider before, and the rejection hurt. She went home and asked her mother why the other children didn't like her. Her mother explained that sometimes people can be mean or unkind, but that didn't mean she was any less valuable. She encouraged Lily to keep being herself and to be kind to everyone, even those who weren't kind to her.

The next day, Lily decided to go back to the park and try to make friends again. This time, she saw a little boy sitting alone on a bench, looking sad. She approached him and asked him why he was sad. The little boy explained that he didn't have any friends because he was new in town, and no one wanted to play with him.

Lily immediately felt empathy for the little boy and decided to be his friend. She spent the whole day playing with him and teaching him games. The little boy was grateful, and they became fast friends. Soon, other children saw how much fun they were having and started to join in. Lily had unknowingly become the leader of the group, and everyone wanted to play with her and the little boy.

As Lily made more friends, she learned a valuable lesson about friendship. She learned that true friends accept you for who you are and don't judge you based on your appearance or the way you talk. She also learned that being kind to others can make a big difference in someone's life, and that it's important to always include everyone in playtime.

But Lily's journey didn't end there. As she grew older, she began to question her own identity. She wondered if she was smart enough or good enough to achieve her dreams. She compared herself to others and felt inadequate.

One day, she confided in her mother, and her mother gave her the best advice she could have ever received. Her mother told her that everyone has their own unique talents and abilities, and that she should never compare herself to others. She encouraged Lily to believe in herself and to trust that she was capable of achieving anything she set her mind to.

With her mother's words of encouragement, Lily began to believe in herself. She pursued her passions and worked hard to achieve her dreams. She surrounded herself with positive people who supported her and believed in her.

In the end, Lily learned that the most important thing in life is to be true to yourself and to never give up on your dreams. She learned that kindness, empathy, and friendship are powerful tools that can change the world. And most importantly, she learned that no matter how difficult life may seem, there is always someone who loves you and believes in you.

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Dan Oproiu

Dan Oproiu is an IT Programmer, providing digital transformation services for businesses from small sized to large enterprises.

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