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Luna the moon cat reached across the kitchen table for a red crayon. Her sleeve caught Dad's blue cup.
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Luna Tells the Truth About the Cup
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Luna Tells the Truth About the Cup
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Part 1
Luna the moon cat reached across the kitchen table for a red crayon. Her sleeve caught Dad's blue cup.
Page 2
Part 2
The cup fell and broke with a sharp clink. Luna froze, and a heavy worried feeling filled her tummy.
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Part 3
She wanted to hide the pieces, but she knew sharp edges could hurt paws. Luna stepped back and called Mom.
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Part 4
Luna said, "I broke Dad's cup by accident. I feel sorry, and I need help with the sharp pieces."
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Part 5
Mom thanked Luna for telling the truth. She kept Luna far back while she swept every piece into a safe tray.
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Part 6
Luna drew Dad a picture of the blue cup. She also chose a strong yellow cup for his evening drink.
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Part 7
Dad felt sad about his cup, but he hugged Luna. He was glad she told the truth and stayed safe.
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Part 8
Luna's worried tummy felt lighter. Truth did not unbreak the cup, but it helped her make a safe repair.
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Intro
Luna reaches for red crayon.
Blue cup falls—the cup is gone.
Verse 1
Sharp pieces sparkle on the floor.
Worried tummy says, “Ignore.”
Luna steps back, calls her mom:
“I broke Dad's cup. Please come.”
Chorus
Tell the truth and keep things safe.
Ask a grown-up right away.
Truth cannot undo the break,
But truth can help us make things right.
Verse 2
Mom sweeps every piece with care.
Luna stays back over there.
She draws Dad the cup in blue,
Chooses one strong yellow cup too.
Final Chorus
Tell the truth and keep things safe.
Honest words can lighten weight.
Dad feels sad, then hugs her tight.
Luna helped to make things right.
Outro
Heavy worry floats away.
Truth and care repaired the day.
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