One bright morning, Monkey Lyly woke up full of excitement. She had planned to spend the whole day playing with her neighbor, little Bunny Titi, who always made her laugh with fun games and silly dances. Lyly brushed her fur, packed her favorite snacks, and ran happily to Titi’s house. But when she got there, something felt different. The yard was quiet. No laughter, no hopping around—just silence.
Lyly called out, “Titi! Let’s play hide and seek!” But no one answered. A moment later, Titi’s mom came out and gently said, “I’m sorry, Lyly. Titi can’t play today—she’s busy helping her grandpa who isn’t feeling well.”
Lyly’s smile faded. Her little heart sank. She mumbled, “Oh… okay,” and slowly walked back home, dragging her tail behind her. She felt lonely and disappointed. The sunshine didn’t seem as bright anymore, and even her favorite snacks tasted bland. “Why won’t anyone play with me today?” she whispered sadly.
Back home, Lyly sat on the porch, looking at the butterflies fluttering by. Then she saw something on her doorstep—a tiny basket with colorful flowers and a note. It read: “Dear Lyly, I’m sorry I couldn’t play today. Grandpa was sick, but I made these flowers for you. You’re my best friend. Let’s play tomorrow!”
Lyly’s eyes widened with joy. Her disappointment melted into warmth. She rushed back to Titi’s house and waved from afar. “Get well soon, Grandpa! Thank you for the flowers, Titi!” she shouted. Titi smiled weakly from the window and waved back.
Lyly realized something important that day: true friendship isn’t just about playing—it’s about caring, even when things don’t go as planned. The unexpected ending to her sad morning turned into one of the sweetest moments she’d ever felt.
That evening, as the sun set behind the hills, Lyly hummed happily, already thinking of the fun games she
