The Wise Owl's Lesson to Sandy the Snail

📖 Parental Guide: This story teaches children about the importance of seeing things from different perspectives and understanding that problems can seem smaller when viewed from a broader viewpoint.

In a corner of the Wondrous Woods Forest, where trees stood tall and ancient, lived Sandy the Snail. Sandy was known for being slow but thoughtful. One day, Sandy encountered a problem. He found a beautiful patch of leaves, perfect for snails, but busy ants were always there .

Sandy, being a gentle snail, didn't want to disturb the ants, but he also longed for a share of the leaves. Unsure of what to do, he approached Ollie the Owl, the wisest creature in the forest.

Ollie listened to Sandy’s concern and thought deeply. He said, “Sandy, sometimes to find a solution, we need to see the bigger picture. Let me show you."

With that, Ollie gently picked up Sandy and took flight. Sandy, who had never been so high, was initially scared but soon marveled at the view. From above, he saw the entire forest, a vast expanse of trees, leaves, and paths.

Ollie pointed out the many other areas where Sandy could find leaves, nearby places that were empty and just as beautiful. Sandy realized that the forest was full of possibilities, and he didn't need to limit himself to just one patch of leaves.

After landing safely back on the ground, Sandy thanked Ollie. He now understood that sometimes problems might seem big because of our limited perspective. By 'zooming out', he could see that there were plenty of options and solutions available.

Sandy found a new patch of leaves, and in time, even became friends with the ants, sharing stories of his flight adventure with Ollie.

Now that we have come to the end of the story, my dear friend, f you were Sandy and found the ants in your favorite spot, what would you have done?

📗Discussion Points

• "Seeing the Bigger Picture": How changing our perspective can reveal more options and solutions.

• "The Value of Advice": The importance of seeking guidance and learning from others.

🌱Activity

"Snail’s View Art": Children create art showing a scene from a snail's ground-level view and an owl's aerial perspective.