A little hedgehog named Quilly finds a magical garden with sparkling flowers and makes an unexpected friend along the way.
Age Recommendation
0 – 4 years
Characters
Characters:
- Quilly (a curious and kind little hedgehog)
- Blossom (a friendly butterfly with colorful wings)
Story
Once upon a time, in a cozy little burrow lived a hedgehog named Quilly. One sunny day, Quilly decided to explore beyond the familiar bushes. As Quilly wiggled through the tall grass, a soft fluttering caught his eye.
The mysterious fluttering
It was a butterfly named Blossom, her wings shimmering in the sunlight. Blossom said, “Hello, Quilly! Let’s explore the garden together!” Quilly’s eyes widened with excitement. Together, they walked and fluttered along a winding path. They passed by blooming flowers of every color imaginable.
The magical garden
In the middle of the garden was a magical spot where the flowers glowed softly. Quilly gasped, “This is amazing, Blossom!” Blossom giggled, “It’s our secret place, Quilly!” As they played, Quilly felt at home in the garden, surrounded by the beauty and the friendship he found.
Blossom and Quilly spent the afternoon playing hide and seek among the flowers. Quilly laughed as Blossom hid behind a sunflower. As the sun began to set, Quilly knew it was time to go home. “Thank you, Blossom,” Quilly said, “I had the best day ever!”
Blossom fluttered close and whispered, “We’ll meet again, Quilly. Friends like us always find each other.” With a happy heart, Quilly waved goodbye and headed back to his cozy burrow.
The end.
Moral of the Story
Friendship can be found in the most unexpected places, and sharing adventures makes them more magical.
Questions to Think About
- What made Quilly decide to explore the garden?
- How did Quilly and Blossom become friends?
- What was special about the garden?
- Why do you think Quilly felt so happy at the end of the day?
- Have you ever made a new friend in an unexpected place?
Do You Know
- Butterflies taste with their feet to find out if a leaf is good for laying eggs!
- Hedgehogs have about 5,000 to 7,000 spines on their backs!
Word Explorer
- Explore: To go to new places and see new things.
- Flutter: The way butterflies move their wings quickly.
- Adventure: A fun and exciting journey.
Emotions in the Story
- Curiosity: Quilly felt curious when he wanted to explore the garden.
- Joy: Quilly felt joy when he played with Blossom in the magical garden.
- Contentment: Quilly felt content when he returned home after a wonderful day.
Color Your Scene
Imagine Quilly and Blossom in the magical garden. Draw Quilly with his cute little spikes, and Blossom with her colorful wings. Make the flowers glow with bright colors like pink, purple, and blue. What other animals might be in the garden?
Parents’ Corner
This story is a wonderful way to talk to your child about:
Friendship: Discuss how Quilly and Blossom became friends despite their differences and enjoyed each other’s company.
Exploration: Encourage your child to explore new places and try new things, just like Quilly did.
The beauty of nature: Talk about the colorful flowers and the magical garden, inspiring a love for nature.
Imagination: Encourage your child to create their own magical places in their imagination.
