O usually goes along with X’s big, energetic plans — racing leaf boats, bouncing clouds, and exploring everything at full speed.

But today feels different.

As the day unfolds, O realizes that being a good friend doesn’t always mean saying yes. Sometimes it means speaking up, even when it feels hard. When O finally shares how he feels, X listens — and together they discover a quieter kind of joy.

This gentle, thoughtful story explores friendship, communication, and the courage it takes to use your voice.

Perfect for calm-down time, quiet reflection, or helping little ones learn that their feelings matter too.

Music:
“Bounce Ball” by Twin Musicom
Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license
[https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: [http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/255/bounce-ball](http://www.twinmusicom.org/song/255/bounce-ball)
Artist: [http://www.twinmusicom.org](http://www.twinmusicom.org)