Rosie the Rabbit Shares Her Heart
By Bill Conley – America’s Favorite
Children’s Storyteller
Moral
of the Story:
Love is not something we keep to
ourselves; it grows when we share it. True love is shown in kindness, in
helping others, and in giving from the heart without expecting anything in
return. Valentine’s Day is not just about candy or cards—it is about caring,
listening, and showing others that they are special. Rosie the Rabbit learns
that love is the greatest gift we can give, and when we share it, our hearts
become even bigger.
In the bright green meadow of Clover
Hollow lived a cheerful little rabbit named Rosie. Her fur was soft as a cloud,
and her eyes sparkled like morning dew. Rosie loved every season, but
Valentine’s Day was her favorite.
She loved seeing the red hearts, the
pink flowers, and the sweet cards that animals left for one another in the
meadow. But this year, Rosie had a problem.
She didn’t have anything special to
give.
As she sat under a tall oak tree,
she sighed. “I wish I had fancy candy or shiny cards like the others,” she
said.
Just then, her best friend, Benny the
Bluebird landed beside her. “Why the long face, Rosie?”
Rosie twitched her nose.
“Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and I have nothing to give. Everyone else has
something beautiful to share.”
Benny tilted his head. “You don’t
need shiny things to show love. Sometimes the best gifts come from the heart.”
Rosie thought about that all
afternoon. She watched the other animals preparing their Valentine treats.
Molly the Mole was baking heart-shaped cookies. Freddie the Fox was cutting
paper hearts. Even little Penny the Porcupine had gathered wildflowers into a
bouquet.
Rosie felt her heart sink lower and
lower.
That night, she sat by her cozy
burrow, staring at the stars. “What can I do to show love?” she whispered. “I
want everyone to feel special.”
Then she smiled. “Maybe Benny’s
right. Love doesn’t have to be fancy; it just has to be real.”
The next morning, Rosie woke up
early. The air was cool, and the sun was rising over the meadow. She hopped out
of her burrow with a plan.
She found Molly the Mole struggling
to carry her basket of cookies. “Let me help you, Molly,” Rosie said kindly.
Molly smiled. “Oh, thank you, Rosie!
You’re such a sweetheart.”
Rosie carried the basket carefully
to the meadow’s edge. The smell of the cookies filled the air.
Next, she saw Penny the Porcupine
dropping her wildflowers one by one. Rosie hurried to pick them up. “Here you
go, Penny. These are too pretty to leave behind.”
Penny blushed. “You always know how
to help, Rosie. You have such a kind heart.”
Rosie smiled. “That’s what
Valentine’s Day is all about.”
As the morning went on, Rosie helped
everyone she met. She mended a torn paper heart for Freddie the Fox, shared
clover leaves with a hungry squirrel, and even comforted a shy turtle who was
too nervous to give his Valentine card to someone he liked.
By noon, Rosie was tired, but her
heart felt light and warm. She sat on a rock and watched all her friends
laughing and exchanging gifts.
Benny the Bluebird flew down beside
her again. “Looks like you’ve been busy.”
Rosie smiled. “I still didn’t make
any gifts, but I think I gave something even better.”
Benny nodded. “You gave your heart.”
Just then, the animals started
gathering around Rosie.
Molly the Mole said, “Rosie, thank
you for helping me carry my cookies. I saved one just for you.”
Freddie the Fox handed her a paper
heart. “You fixed mine, so I made one for you too!”
Penny the Porcupine gave her a
bundle of flowers. “You picked these up for me, but they belong with you.”
Even the shy turtle stepped forward.
“You told me to be brave, so I made this for you.” He handed her a tiny stone
heart.
Rosie’s eyes filled with tears of
joy. “Oh, thank you, everyone. I didn’t expect anything.”
Molly smiled. “That’s the best part
about love; it always finds its way back to you.”
The meadow sparkled that afternoon
with laughter and friendship. Rosie looked around and saw how happy everyone
was. She realized that love didn’t come from a store or a card. It came from
the heart.
When the sun began to set, Rosie sat
quietly under her favorite oak tree. Benny perched on a branch above her.
“Did you have a good Valentine’s
Day?” he asked.
Rosie smiled. “The best one ever. I
learned that love isn’t about what we have—it’s about what we give. When we
care for others, our hearts grow stronger.”
Benny nodded. “That’s the truest
kind of love.”
As the stars began to twinkle, Rosie
whispered, “Thank you, God, for showing me that love is everywhere when we
choose to share it.”
And from that day on, Rosie became
known as the kindest rabbit in Clover Hollow, the one who shared her heart with
everyone she met.
Moral
of the Story Poem:
Love is gentle, love is kind.
It shines in heart and soul and mind.
It’s not in gold or things we own,
But in the care that we have shown.
A hug, a smile, a helping paw,
They are gifts that warm the heart with awe.
For love grows strong when shared each day,
And lights the world in every way.
Discussion
Questions:
1.
What did Rosie the Rabbit learn
about the real meaning of love?
2.
How did Rosie show kindness and care
to her friends?
3.
What are some ways you can share
love and kindness with others every day?
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