By Bill Conley
America’s Favorite Children’s Storyteller
Moral
to the Story:
Being a big sister is about more
than just being older—it’s about leading with love.
Your little brother watches everything you do, and your words help shape how he
sees himself. When you’re kind, patient, and thoughtful, he feels safe, seen, and valued.
When you tease, ignore, or act annoyed, it makes him feel small and
unimportant.
You have a special chance to lift him up and help him grow confident. He wants your attention, your hugs, your encouragement, and your friendship. Being a big sister means showing love through actions, not just words. You’re not just his sibling—you’re his very first role model.
In a quiet field tucked between tall
grass and wildflowers, lived Bella the Bunny and her little brother Benny.
Bella was older and faster, and she loved to read, run races, and make
beautiful leaf crowns.
Benny, who was still learning to hop
without tripping, wanted to do everything just like Bella.
“Wait for me!” he’d call, hopping
after her.
“No, Benny! You’ll mess it up!”
Bella snapped one day, building a daisy circle.
“Don’t touch my stuff!” she huffed
when he reached for her crayons.
“Stop following me!” she groaned
when he tagged along to visit the pond.
Benny’s little shoulders slumped.
His ears drooped.
That evening, Mama Bunny noticed
Benny’s quiet sniffles and Bella’s pouty silence.
“Bella,” Mama said, “do you know
what it means to be a big sister?”
Bella shrugged. “It means I have to
share everything.”
Mama smiled gently. “It means you
have someone who looks up to you. Someone who learns how to love from watching you.”
Bella blinked. “But he’s always
copying me.”
“Because he thinks you’re amazing,”
Papa Bunny said, stroking Benny’s ears. “To him, you’re a star.”
That night, Bella lay awake, staring
at the moon above the burrow. She thought about what Papa said:
“You’re a star…”
The next morning, Benny woke up to
find his favorite pebble polished and sitting next to a drawing of the two of
them holding hands.
“Bella?” he whispered.
Bella peeked around the corner.
“Want to help me make a leaf crown?”
His whole face lit up. “Me? Really?”
“Really,” Bella smiled.
When Benny dropped a few leaves,
Bella just laughed. “It’s okay, little bro. Let’s try again.”
At the pond, she helped him step
carefully across the smooth stones. “You’re doing great,” she encouraged.
When Benny tripped and scraped his
paw, Bella kissed it gently. “You’re okay—I’ve got you.”
Benny beamed. “You’re the best big
sister ever.”
And from that day forward, Bella
remembered: being the best didn’t mean being fastest or smartest.
It meant having the biggest heart.
Because loving her little brother
wasn’t a chore—it was a gift.
Moral
to the Story Poem:
A sister’s job is more than age,
It’s kindness shown at every stage.
With gentle words and helping hands,
She helps her brother learn and stand.
A hug, a smile, a guiding touch—
These tiny things can mean so much.
Be sweet, be calm, and help him grow—
He’ll love you more than you could know.
Questions
for Thought and Discussion:
1.
How did Bella treat Benny at the
beginning of the story?
2.
What helped Bella change her heart
toward her little brother?
3.
What are some ways you can show love
to your little brother or sister?
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