Milo Learns to Share

The story

One sunny afternoon in Glimmer Valley, Milo the little dragon found a big leafy tree with a berry bush growing beside it. The bush was full of round blueberries, shining in the warm afternoon light.

"Blueberries! My very favorite," said Milo. "And so many — all for me!"

Milo scooped the berries into his arms and hugged them close. Just then, Poppy the little bunny came hopping over, with Glimmer the golden firefly glowing beside her.

"Oooh, those look so yummy, Milo," said Poppy. "My tummy is all rumbly."

Poppy's long ears drooped, and she looked down at her empty paws. Milo held his berries a little tighter… then he saw his friend's sad face.

"You have none," Milo said softly. "And I have so many."

Milo took a slow breath and thought about his friends. Then he smiled a big, warm smile and opened his arms.

"Let's share," he said. "Berries taste better together."

Milo gave a soft handful to Poppy, and set one tiny berry down for Glimmer to nibble. The three friends sat in the cool shade under the big leafy tree.

"Mmm. Thank you, Milo," said Poppy. "This is the best afternoon."

"Sharing makes the happy bigger," Glimmer said with a glow.

And it was true. Milo felt warm and glad, all the way down to his tail. The berries were sweet — but sharing them with his friends was even sweeter. So under the big leafy tree, the three friends giggled in the golden afternoon. Sharing is a little way of saying: I care about you.