Little Dela the duckling is afraid of the dark, but with the help of her friends, she discovers the magic of the night.
Age Recommendation
0 – 4 years
Characters
Characters:
- Dela (a curious duckling who is afraid of the dark)
- Rafi (a brave and kind rabbit)
- Tari (a wise old owl)
Story
Once upon a time, in a cozy little pond, lived a duckling named Dela. She loved the sunshine and playing with her friends all day long. But when the sun went down, Dela felt scared of the dark.
The night of twinkling stars
One evening, as the moon began to rise, Dela’s friend, Rafi the rabbit, hopped by. “Don’t be afraid, Dela,” he said with a smile. “The night is full of wonders. Let me show you!” Together, they walked towards the forest, where they met Tari the owl, who was perched on a branch.
Discovering the night
“Hello, little ones,” hooted Tari gently. “The night is my time to shine. Look up!” Dela looked up at the sky and saw a blanket of twinkling stars. “Wow!” she exclaimed. The stars shone like tiny diamonds, and Dela’s fear began to fade away.
A magical moonlit dance
Rafi and Dela danced under the moonlight, their shadows joining the dance. “See, the night is not so scary,” Rafi said, bouncing happily. Dela giggled, feeling safe with her friends by her side.
As the night whispered its lullabies, Dela realized that the dark was not something to fear, but something to enjoy with friends. She snuggled up next to Rafi, feeling warm and happy.
The end.
Moral of the Story
The story teaches us that with a little courage and the help of friends, we can overcome our fears and discover new joys.
Questions to Think About
- Why was Dela afraid of the dark?
- How did Rafi help Dela feel better?
- What did Dela see that made the night beautiful?
- Have you ever been afraid of something that turned out to be okay?
- How can friends help each other when they’re scared?
Do You Know
- Owls are nocturnal animals, which means they are awake at night and sleep during the day.
- Some rabbits love to play in the moonlight because it’s cooler and quieter than the day.
Word Explorer
- Nocturnal: Animals that are active at night and sleep during the day.
- Lullabies: Soft and gentle songs sung to help someone fall asleep.
- Twinkling: Shining with a flickering or sparkling light.
Emotions in the Story
- Fear: Dela felt afraid of the dark at the start of the story.
- Curiosity: Dela’s interest in discovering what the night held.
- Happiness: Dela felt happy and safe dancing under the moonlight with her friends.
Color Your Scene
Imagine Dela and Rafi dancing under the bright, white moon with little stars twinkling like tiny, shiny jewels in the dark blue sky. Draw them with happy faces and Tari watching from a tree branch.
Parents’ Corner
This story is a great way to talk to your child about:
Overcoming fears: Discuss how Dela faced her fear of the dark with the support of her friends.
Friendship and support: Highlight how friends can help each other feel safe and brave.
Exploring new experiences: Encourage your child to try new things, even if they feel a little scared at first.
The beauty of night: Share how the night can be a magical time filled with stars, the moon, and quiet adventures.
