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Benji the rabbit colored at Grandma's table while rain pattered outside. A sudden thunder boom made his crayon jump.
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Benji and the Rumble in the Sky
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Part 1
Benji the rabbit colored at Grandma's table while rain pattered outside. A sudden thunder boom made his crayon jump.
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Part 2
Benji's ears stood straight, and his heart beat fast. He hurried to Grandma and held her soft sweater tightly.
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Part 3
Grandma said, "You are safe with me. Thunder is a loud sound, and loud sounds can feel scary."
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Part 4
They checked the closed windows and turned on a warm lamp. Benji saw that their cozy house stayed safe.
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Part 5
Grandma built a small blanket tent beside the sofa. Benji carried in his favorite book and yellow pillow.
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Part 6
When thunder rumbled again, Benji named five cozy things he could see inside the little tent beside Grandma.
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Part 7
Soon the booms moved far away, and the rain became quiet. Benji peeked out and saw a pale rainbow.
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Part 8
Benji still did not love thunder, but he knew what to do. He could find a grown-up and make a safe plan.
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Intro
Rain taps softly by the pane.
Thunder booms above the rain.
Verse 1
Benji's heart beats fast inside.
Grandma holds him by her side.
“You are safe with me in here.
Loud sounds sometimes bring us fear.”
Chorus
Find a grown-up, check the room.
Make a cozy tent to use.
Name five gentle things you see.
Safe and snug is where we'll be.
Verse 2
Yellow pillow, favorite book,
Warm lamp shining in their nook.
Booms grow softer, far away.
Quiet rain comes out to play.
Final Chorus
Find a grown-up, make a plan.
Cozy things can help us stand.
Benji peeks outside once more.
Pale rainbow waits beyond the storm.
Outro
Thunder is not Benji's choice,
But he knows how to find his safe place.
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