By Bill Conley
Moral
of the Story:
Sharing means thinking about others
and not just yourself. It shows kindness, builds friendships, and helps
everyone enjoy life a little more. When you share your toys, time, or snacks,
you bring joy and show love. Sharing isn’t losing something—it’s gaining
something even better: connection, gratitude, and happiness.
In the bright, breezy trees of Nut Berry
Grove lived a young squirrel named Sophie.
Sophie was fast, clever, and had the
biggest collection of acorns, marbles, and shiny buttons in the whole forest.
She kept them tucked neatly in her
tree trunk home—lined up, stacked high, and guarded with pride.
“This is my collection,” she’d say.
“I worked hard for it. I don’t like to share.”
One sunny day, her friends came over
to play.
“Oooh! Can we roll your marbles?”
asked Daisy the Duck.
“Those blue ones are the best!” said
Milo the Mole.
Sophie frowned. “They might get
lost. I think I’ll just play with them myself.”
Her friends sat quietly for a
minute, then turned to play tag instead.
Sophie watched them from her
doorway, hugging her basket of marbles.
She felt proud… but also a little
lonely.
The next day at school, the class
was making art with leaves and berries.
Daisy forgot her glue stick.
“Can I borrow yours?” she asked
Sophie.
Sophie shook her head. “Sorry. I
might need it.”
Daisy looked hurt.
Milo offered his glue instead.
As the day went on, Sophie noticed
something: her friends shared scissors, paper, and even their snacks.
But no one came to her for help. No
one sat by her during group time.
At recess, she sat alone on the
seesaw.
That evening, Sophie told her mom,
“No one wants to play with me anymore.”
Her mom raised an eyebrow. “Do you
think it might be because you don’t like to share?”
Sophie looked at the floor. “But
what if they lose my things or break them?”
Her mom smiled and sat beside her.
“I understand wanting to protect your stuff. But sometimes sharing means
trusting people—and showing that you care more about friendship than things.”
Sophie thought about that all night.
The next day, Sophie did something
different.
When Daisy asked for a pencil, she
said, “Here, I have two. You can use one!”
When Milo forgot his lunch spoon,
Sophie offered her clean extra one.
Then, during playtime, she opened
her basket and said, “Who wants to play marbles?”
Her friends looked surprised, then
excited.
“Really?” asked Daisy.
“Absolutely!” Sophie said. “Let’s
roll them down the ramp!”
They played and laughed and took
turns. And guess what?
Not a single marble was lost.
Later, Milo said, “Thanks for
sharing today, Sophie. That was really fun.”
Sophie smiled big. “I liked it too.
It felt… good.”
That weekend, she invited everyone
to her tree trunk for a playdate.
She laid out her acorns, marbles,
and buttons in neat trays.
“Everything here is for sharing!”
she announced.
Daisy brought berry cookies. Milo
brought his leaf cards.
Everyone played and laughed, and
shared for hours.
At bedtime, Sophie hugged her pillow
and whispered, “Sharing made today the best day ever.”
Her mom peeked in and smiled.
“That’s the secret—when you share, your heart grows bigger.”
From that day on, Sophie shared with
joy.
She didn’t worry so much about
losing things, because she had gained something far better:
friends who cared, memories she
loved, and a heart full of happiness.
Moral
Poem to End the Story:
When you share your things and show
you care,
You spread love and kindness everywhere.
A toy, a snack, a smile, a song—
Sharing makes the world belong.
About the Author
Bill Conley is a dedicated storyteller, life coach, and faith-filled guide whose heartfelt children’s stories have brought smiles and timeless lessons to families everywhere. As the author of hundreds of moral-rich tales, Bill believes in planting seeds of kindness, gratitude, responsibility, and faith in the hearts of children while they’re young. His signature style weaves simple yet powerful truths into colorful adventures with animal heroes, each story crafted to teach values that last a lifetime.
Bill’s passion for writing comes from his own journey, years of experience as a father, grandfather, mentor, and devoted husband. He understands that children need stories that do more than entertain; they need stories that shape character, spark imagination, and open conversations between parents and kids.
Whether he’s writing about a brave little beaver, a wise turtle, a fast cheetah, or a gentle cloud that forgets how to rain, Bill pours his love for faith, family, and old-fashioned values into every word. He knows that small lessons today become big strengths tomorrow.
In addition to his books, Bill is a certified life coach who has helped countless people build stronger relationships, grow in faith, and navigate life’s storms with confidence and hope. His words encourage children and grown-ups alike to be kind, stay positive, honor commitments, and always believe they are enough.
When he’s not writing, Bill enjoys spending time with his three daughters and two grandchildren, sharing laughter and lessons across generations. He also finds joy in serving his church and community, living out the very values he writes about so passionately.
Bill Conley’s greatest hope is that every story will help families build warm memories together—reading aloud, asking questions, and inspiring children to grow into caring, courageous, and thoughtful adults.
He invites you to keep reading, keep talking, and keep believing that the smallest good things we do can change the world for the better.
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