Pip the little penguin loved to slide on the ice. He would wiggle his fluffy tummy and zip-zip-zip down the snowy hill.
But one day, a big, gray cloud covered the sky. The wind made a swooshing sound, and the snow started to fall faster and faster. All of Pip’s friends waddled inside their warm igloos.
Pip looked at the big, white world. It felt so quiet and a little bit scary without his friends. He wanted to go home, but the wind was so strong he couldn’t see the path.
A little snowflake landed right on Pip’s beak. It tickled! He giggled a little giggle. He remembered his mom’s warm hugs and his cozy nest. Pip took a deep breath. His heart was still beating a little fast, but he wiggled his tummy, lifted his head, and began to waddle.
One little step, then another. He followed his own little footprints in the snow. He didn’t zip-zip-zip like he usually did, but he kept going. Soon, he saw the light from his home! He had found his way.
Pip’s mom gave him a big, warm hug. Pip learned that day that it’s okay to be scared, but you should always be brave even when you’re afraid.
Now, that’s the end of story. Have a good night, child.