Lulu the Lamb Loves to Learn - A Children's Story

 Lulu the Lamb Loves to Learn

By Bill Conley
America’s Favorite Children’s Storyteller

Moral of the Story:

Learning new things takes patience and practice. The more you try, the easier it becomes. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes; they help you grow. Celebrate small wins, because each one is important. Confidence blooms when you believe in yourself. A curious mind keeps your heart young and bright. Every new word you learn becomes a friend for life. When you keep learning, the world opens up before you.

It was a sunny morning in Whispering Woods School, and the class was filled with happy chatter.
Mrs. Owl, wearing her shiny round glasses, stood proudly by her chalkboard.

“Good morning, class!” she hooted. “Today we’ll learn even more words!”

The students clapped their paws and hooves.
Lulu the Lamb wiggled in her seat. She loved learning, but sometimes she got nervous when reading out loud.

Mrs. Owl smiled gently. “Let’s start small, Lulu. One step at a time.”

She wrote the first sentence on the board:
See the cat.

Lulu read softly, “See… the… cat.”
Her voice trembled a little, but Mrs. Owl beamed. “Beautifully done!”

Next, Mrs. Owl wrote:
See the dog run.

The class read together, “See the dog run!”
Penny the Puppy wagged her tail proudly.

“Now,” said Mrs. Owl, “let’s add more fun words.”
She wrote:
I can run. You can run. We can run.

The class giggled as they hopped and ran in place.

Mrs. Owl laughed. “Learning can be fun! Now, let’s keep going.”
She wrote another line:
The sun is up. The sky is blue.

Lulu smiled. “The sun is up! The sky is blue!”

Mrs. Owl nodded. “Yes, Lulu! Every word tells a story. Let’s try one more.”
She wrote:
See the bird fly. See the fish swim.

Lulu said the words slowly and clearly.
Her voice grew stronger with each line.

Then Mrs. Owl asked, “How do you feel now, Lulu?”
Lulu grinned. “I feel brave! I can read!”

Mrs. Owl gave her a proud pat on the shoulder.
“That’s because you believed in yourself. You didn’t stop trying.”

After class, Lulu skipped home through the meadow, whispering her new words all the way:
“See the cat. See the dog run. The sun is up.”

Her heart danced with joy. She couldn’t wait to read again tomorrow.

That night, she read her first storybook to her parents.
When she finished, her mom kissed her forehead and said,
“You did it, my little lamb.”

And from that night on, Lulu the Lamb knew,
She could learn anything if she just kept trying.

Poem:

Each new word’s a tiny key,
That opens doors for you and me.
Don’t give up if it feels tough,
Each try will make you strong enough.
Words can dance, and words can sing,
They help your heart do anything.
Each page you read, each sound you hear,
Brings joy and learning every year.

Questions for Discussion:

1.     Why was Lulu the Lamb nervous about reading at first?

2.     How did Mrs. Owl help her feel more confident?

3.     What did Lulu learn about believing in herself?