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Leo Lion loved his big morning roar. One day he found a little bird named Wren hiding behind a grass clump, too shy to sing.
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Leo Lion and the Tiny Roar
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Part 1
Leo Lion loved his big morning roar. One day he found a little bird named Wren hiding behind a grass clump, too shy to sing.
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Part 2
Leo gave his biggest roar to make Wren feel brave. The grass shook, and Wren hid even deeper.
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Part 3
Leo lowered his head and apologized. ‘My sound was too big for you. What kind of sound would help?’ he asked.
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Part 4
Wren whispered, ‘A tiny one.’ Leo took a small breath and made the gentlest little ‘rmm’ he could.
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Wren peeked out and answered with one quiet chirp. Leo made another tiny roar, and Wren gave two brighter chirps.
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Part 6
They practiced together: tiny roar, little chirp, tiny roar, little chirp. The song grew cheerful without becoming loud.
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Part 7
Wren flew to the top of the grass and sang a clear morning tune. Leo listened with a proud, peaceful smile.
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Wren thanked Leo for changing his sound. Leo learned that being strong can mean using just the right amount of strength for a friend.
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Intro
Leo's roar is big and proud.
Wren's small song is not so loud.
Verse 1
Wren hides low behind the grass.
Leo roars to make her brave.
Grass blades shake; Wren hides away.
That big sound did not help today.
Chorus
Ask your friend what sound feels right.
Strong can still be soft and light.
Tiny roar and little song,
Make a tune where both belong.
Verse 2
Leo says, "I'm sorry, Wren.
What would help you sing again?"
"A tiny sound," the bird replies.
Leo hums a gentle "rmm."
Chorus
Ask your friend what sound feels right.
Strong can still be soft and light.
Tiny roar and little song,
Make a tune where both belong.
Bridge
One small chirp, then two shine clear.
Leo keeps his soft sound near.
Tiny roar and chirp repeat.
Soon their morning tune is sweet.
Final Chorus
Wren flies up and sings with pride.
Leo listens by her side.
Strength can mean we change our way
To help a friend feel safe today.
Outro
Tiny roar and clear bird song,
Kindly learned and sung along.
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