Benny the Bear

Benny the Bear

Benny was a little bear. He lived with Mama Bear. They had a nice cave on a hill. They played and ate honey.

One day, the sun was bright. Benny and Mama Bear were near the water. A blue butterfly came. It was so pretty. Benny laughed and wanted to follow it.

"Stay close," said Mama Bear. But Benny ran after the butterfly. He did not listen.

The butterfly went up and up. Benny ran into the forest. Soon, Benny could not see the butterfly. He looked around. No Mama Bear. Benny was lost.

"Benny, stay in one place if you get lost," Mama Bear had said. So Benny sat down. He was sad and waited.

The sun went down. Benny heard a sound. It was Mama Bear!

"Mama!" Benny was happy. Mama Bear hugged him.

"I'm sorry," said Benny.

"It's ok. You are safe now," said Mama Bear.

Benny learned to listen to Mama Bear. He still liked butterflies, but he did not chase them far away.

Benny and Mama Bear went home. They were happy again. The end. 

Questions 

1. What is the name of the little bear?

2. Where does Benny live?

3. Who does Benny live with?

4. What did Benny see near the water?

5. What color was the butterfly?

6. Did Benny listen to Mama Bear's advice?

7. Where did Benny chase the butterfly to?

8. What happened to the butterfly?

9. What did Benny do when he realized he was lost?

10. Who found Benny in the end?

11. How did Benny feel when Mama Bear hugged him?

12. What lesson did Benny learn from his adventure?

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Benny the Bear and the Blue Butterfly

Once upon a time, in a cozy cave on a green hillside, there was a young bear named Benny. Benny lived with his mother, Mama Bear, who had the warmest hugs and the sweetest honey.

One sunny morning, while Benny and his mother were playing near the brook, a bright blue butterfly fluttered by. Its wings sparkled like sapphires, and Benny was mesmerized. "Wait, Mama! I want to see the butterfly!" he shouted with glee.

Mama Bear smiled gently and said, "Remember Benny, never wander too far from home." But Benny was too excited and didn't listen. He tumbled after the butterfly, giggling as he ran.

The blue butterfly danced through the air, leading Benny away from the brook, past the berry bushes, and into the deep forest. Benny chased it with all his might, determined to see where the beautiful creature was going.

After a while, the butterfly flew up, up into the bright sky and out of sight. Only then, when the silent trees surrounded him, did Benny realize he was alone. He looked here and there, but everything looked different. There were no familiar brook sounds, no berry bushes, and worst of all, no Mama Bear.

Benny felt a lump in his throat and his eyes filled with tears. "Mama!" he called out, but she was nowhere to be heard. Scared and unsure what to do, he sat on a stump and whimpered.

Then he remembered what his mother had taught him. "If you ever get lost, stay where you are and I will come to find you," she had said.

So, Benny stayed. He waited on the stump, trying to be brave. He sniffled and looked at the pictures the clouds made, trying to pass the time.

Time passed, and as the sun began to dip behind the trees, painting the sky with shades of orange and pink, Benny heard rustling in the bushes. His heart jumped with hope.

"Mama!" he cried out as he saw the familiar face of Mama Bear pushing through the leaves. She had found him! Mama Bear rushed to Benny and wrapped him in her warm embrace.

"Mama, I'm sorry. I just wanted to chase the butterfly," Benny apologized.

"I know, my little bear," Mama Bear said, holding him tight. "But your safety is more important than any butterfly."

As they walked back home, Benny held onto Mama Bear's fur. He realized that adventures were fun, but being safe and listening to Mama Bear was even more important. From that day on, Benny promised to always pay attention to his mother's words. And every time he saw a butterfly, he smiled and watched... but never again did he chase one too far from home.

And they lived happily ever after. The end.