The Great Big Voice

Once upon a time in a colorful little town called Brightville, there lived a cheerful parrot named Polly. Polly loved to chat with everyone around her. Every morning, she perched on a tree branch, flapping her vibrant wings and singing songs that made everyone smile. However, there was one rule in Brightville: no one was allowed to express their opinions too loudly. The mayor, Mr. Grump, believed that harmony could only be achieved if everyone kept their thoughts to themselves.

One sunny day, Polly felt particularly inspired. She had heard a funny joke from her friend Benny the squirrel that she couldn't wait to share with the world.

"I have to tell everyone the joke!" chirped Polly, excitement bubbling inside her.

But just as she was about to spread her wings and fly off, Mr. Grump appeared.

"Polly, don’t be silly! Remember our town’s rule. Loud voices disturb the peace," he said with a frown.

Polly felt a little sad but nodded. "I understand, Mr. Grump."

Then she flew to Benny and whispered the joke, "Why did the nut go to school? Because it wanted to be a little smarter!" Benny laughed so hard that he accidentally dropped an acorn.

That’s when Polly had an idea! What if she could encourage others to share their voices in a fun way? The next day, she announced what she called 'A Day of Whispering Wonders' when everyone could share their thoughts but in a whisper!

As the day arrived, townsfolk gathered in the park, curious about Polly's idea.

"What a great chance to share!" said Lucy, the rabbit.

"I have something to say!" squeaked Freddy, the mouse, nervously.

The atmosphere was charged with excitement. They huddled together, whispering jokes, sharing stories, and even exchanging ideas about how to make Brightville a more colorful place. Laughter echoed off the trees, and everyone felt light-hearted.

But just then, Mr. Grump stomped into the park, his face red with anger.

"What’s going on here? ! ” he shouted.

"We’re sharing our thoughts, Mr. Grump, just like Polly said!" piped up Lucy.

"But it’s too noisy!" yelled Mr. Grump.

The townsfolk looked at each other, puzzled. Polly, feeling brave, flew up and landed next to Mr. Grump.

"Mr. Grump, we aren’t shouting! We’re just using our voices in a different way. Sharing ideas can make our town better!" Polly pleaded.

Mr. Grump frowned but then saw the joy on everyone’s faces. He thought for a moment and then said, "What if... what if we could find a balance? Maybe being quieter doesn’t have to mean being silent."

The crowd murmured in agreement. Polly hopped up excitedly. "Exactly! We love our town and want it to be colorful!"

After some pondering, Mr. Grump took a deep breath and smiled faintly. "Alright, let’s allow sharing voices - just not too loud. You can have your Day of Sharing Ideas every month!"

Cheers erupted from the crowd! Everyone clapped and celebrated, knowing they had found a way to express themselves without disturbing the peace. Polly flapped her wings in excitement, realizing her dream of freedom to express had come true.

From that day on, Brightville became a lively place where everyone participated and contributed their thoughts and ideas freely. Polly established a special ‘Whisper Tree’ where people could leave notes and ideas for others to share on the next whispering day. Each month brought new stories, even quieter laughter, and endless creativity.

And so, in Brightville, the townsfolk learned that sharing their voices could bring happiness and promote kindness, creating a beautiful community filled with colors!

Polly continued to be their little voice of inspiration, reminding everyone just how powerful it was to express themselves, no matter how big or small their voice might be. And Mr. Grump? Well, he learned to smile more and listen to the wonderful stories that filled the park with laughter.

And they all lived happily ever after, respecting each other's voices, but never forgetting the joy of free expression!

The End