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Leo loved telling jokes at the shade tree. When he reached the funny part, he gave a giant roar of laughter.
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Leo Lion Uses a Gentle Roar
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Leo Lion Uses a Gentle Roar
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Part 1
Leo loved telling jokes at the shade tree. When he reached the funny part, he gave a giant roar of laughter.
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Part 2
Ella’s ears folded back. Chip Chick hid behind a leaf. Leo’s roar had been much too loud for friends sitting close by.
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Part 3
Leo thought everyone disliked his joke. Ella said, “The joke was funny. The roar hurt my ears.” Chip gave a small nod.
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Part 4
Leo felt sorry. “I want you to feel safe,” he said. Ella showed him how to breathe in and speak with a soft, steady voice.
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Part 5
Leo tried the joke again. At the funny part he made a tiny “rawr.” Chip peeked out and giggled.
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Part 6
The friends used a story shell for turns. Whoever held the shell could speak while everyone else listened.
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Part 7
Leo discovered that a gentle voice could still be brave, funny, and strong. His friends could hear every word.
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Part 8
Before going home, Leo asked, “Is this volume comfortable?” His friends smiled and said, “Yes!”
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Intro
Leo has a joke to share.
Friends sit close beneath the shade.
Verse 1
At the funny part he roared.
Ella's ears could take no more.
Chip Chick hid behind a leaf.
That loud sound did not feel sweet.
Chorus
Gentle voice, calm and clear.
Help your friends feel safe and hear.
Strong can still be soft and slow.
Try a tiny little roar.
Verse 2
"Your joke was funny," Ella said.
"But your roar hurt my head."
Leo breathed and tried once more.
At the end: a tiny "rawr."
Chorus
Gentle voice, calm and clear.
Help your friends feel safe and hear.
Strong can still be soft and slow.
Try a tiny little roar.
Bridge
Chip came out and gave a laugh.
Friends passed round the story shell.
One friend spoke; the others heard.
Everyone could hear each word.
Final Chorus
Gentle voice, calm and clear.
Help your friends feel safe and hear.
"Is this volume right?" asked Leo.
"Yes!" his smiling friends all cheered.
Outro
Brave and funny, kind and strong,
Leo's gentle voice belonged.
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