Gra Gra's Stories

By Brandon Coleman and Helen M. Preston

Have you ever wondered what all the creatures in the forest say to each other? Do they play with each other? Have you ever dreamed of joining the circus, and riding an elephant under the big top? Can you imagine flying an airplane? Join our Forest Friends and others inside these stories as they romp through the forest, ride wild animals and fly high in the sky. You'll have fun imagining yourself as the star of each of these whimsical stories of fun and adventure. Come on in!

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: Dec 19, 2012
• ISBN: 9781477297841

Brandon Coleman

Parisa Mradani Studied Early Childhood Education and worked with young children while writing stories for them. Summary Nathan’s mother helps him to recognize the colors and overcome the fear of monster in his bedtime by trying to get the colorful monster every time he closes his eyes.

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Forest Friends

Once upon a time there was a beautiful forest. It was more beautiful than any forest you have ever seen. There were tall, leafy trees which moved gently in the soft breeze, and gave wonderful cool shade. Thick green grass and beautiful rocks covered the ground. The rocks sparkled in the light because they were full of gold and silver, but no matter how much gold or silver you took out of the rocks there was always more. There were many lovely flowers of every color all through the forest, and there were pretty, clear streams and some little waterfalls. All in all, it was the most beautiful forest you could ever imagine.

One day a little bird came into the forest and flew all around, looking at every part of that beautiful place. Finally the bird grew tired and stopped to rest in one of the lovely trees. There she saw a pretty little squirrel sitting on one of the high branches. She knew the squirrel’s name was Roo Roo, so she said, Hello Roo Roo! The squirrel said, Why, hello, little bird – I’m happy to see you! What brings you here?

The bird replied, Oh, I’m just enjoying your beautiful forest – it must make you very happy to live where you can see such beauty every day!

To the bird’s surprise, the squirrel replied, Oh, is it all this beautiful? I never go very far beyond my own tree.

Of course, the little bird asked the very same question you would have asked if you had been there – Why in the world not? I should think you’d want to enjoy the entire forest!

The squirrel said, Well, that would be very nice, but I know there is a fox living someplace in the forest. I’m afraid if I go too far from my own tree the fox will catch me, so I stay very close to home.

The bird said, Oh, that’s really too bad. I wish you could see what I have seen. But I must go now, Roo Roo. Goodbye!

The squirrel replied, Goodbye, little bird. Please come to see me again.

And so the little bird flew away, and as she flew she saw a small den behind some of the flowering bushes. Flying down for a closer look, she saw a pretty fox curled up in the den. Perching just outside the den, she said, Hello, Mr. Fox!

At the sound of her voice the fox jumped, and then said, Oh, hello, little bird! You surprised me, because I don’t get much company. What are you doing here?

Again the little bird said, Oh, I’m just enjoying your beautiful forest. You must really love walking through it every day!

The fox replied, Well, to tell you the truth I never see the rest of the forest. I stay pretty close to my own den.

Again the little bird was surprised and said, But why not? The whole forest is here for you to see!

The fox replied, I’m sure it’s all very beautiful, but I know there is a bear someplace in the forest. I’m sure if I wandered too far the bear would catch me, so I stay pretty close to my den.

The bird said, That’s really too bad – it’s truly a beautiful place. But I must go now, Mr. Fox. Goodbye!

The fox said, Goodbye, little bird. I hope you’ll come again. I enjoy having company.

So the little bird flew away, and this time as she flew she saw a cave she hadn’t noticed before. Being a curious bird, she flew down to see what was inside. Sitting just outside the entrance, she called, Hello!

From inside the cave, a deep voice said What? What’s that? Who’s there? And a big, brown, sleepy-looking bear came slowly out of the cave.

The bird said, Oh, I’m sorry if I awakened you, Mr. Bear.

The bear replied, Oh, that’s no problem, little bird. I’m very happy to have a visitor. Please come into my cave and stay awhile.

I’d really like to, Mr. Bear, the little bird said, but I must keep going. I’m just enjoying your wonderful forest. You’re lucky to be able to see all of it every day.

The bear said I’m sure the whole forest is very lovely, but I actually never see it.

That is so sad, said the little bird. Why don’t you move around more?

The bear said Well, I happen to know that there is a lion living here in the forest. I’m afraid if I go too far from my own cave, the lion will catch me.

I’m sorry, Mr. Bear, said the little bird. You have a beautiful place to live and I wish you could enjoy it. But I must be going now. Goodbye!

The bear said, "Goodbye, little friend. Please come to visit again whenever

you can."

Once again the little bird began to fly toward the edge of the forest, but this time she saw another den below her, this one much larger than the one where she met the fox. Of course, she flew down to see, and sure enough there was the lion, curled up in the den. Being a brave little bird, she said Hello, Mr. Lion.

The lion opened one eye and said, Oh, hello, little bird! What a surprise. It is really a treat to have some company. Are you here to stay?

No, Mr. Lion, the bird replied.