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Hen‑Berry’s
Helping Day

A four-page story about spilled berries and the difference between giving advice and really helping.

Read togetherKindness4 pages
Begin the story
Hen-Berry holds an armful of berries as more spill from a tipped basket.
Page 1 of 4

Hen-Berry carries a basket of berries toward the picnic when the handle snaps. Red fruit rolls in every direction, and she tries to gather it all alone.

Ted-E-Bear points and offers advice while Hen-Berry's wings are full of berries.
Page 2 of 4

Ted-E-Bear begins to share advice, but Hen-Berry’s wings are already full. “Could you pick up the berries first?” she asks.

Wise Owl leans in to listen as Ted gathers berries into a bowl.
Page 3 of 4

Wise Owl stops to listen. She hears that Hen-Berry wants help, not a new basket plan, so everyone gathers the scattered fruit together.

Hen-Berry, Ted and Wise Owl each carry a small bowl of berries.
Page 4 of 4

They help carry the berries in smaller bowls. Hen-Berry arrives later than planned but far less tired—and Ted remembers to ask before offering advice.

The end · Great reading

What did the crew do all day?

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They helped each other.

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