Beibei Learns Not to Be Jealous
Little bear Beibei feels jealous when he sees his friends' talents. By recognizing his feelings, taking deep breaths, talking with friends, and practicing, he learns to accept himself and be happy for others.
This is little bear Beibei and his friends. Bunny Lili can draw beautiful pictures. Bird Chiu-Chiu likes to sing.
One day, Lili showed a painting with very beautiful colors. When Beibei saw it, he felt both envious and sad. Beibei didn't know what to do.
Beibei moved a little farther away and didn't want to play with everyone. A small voice inside his head said: Why is her painting better?
Teacher Cat came over and gently asked Beibei what was wrong. Beibei hung his head and whispered, "I'm a little jealous." The teacher nodded and said, "Mm, I hear you."
The teacher taught Beibei to take deep breaths first, then say how he felt. Beibei breathed in and out, and slowly felt a bit calmer. The teacher also said, "You can try talking with your friend."
Beibei gathered his courage and walked up to Lili. Beibei said, "Your painting is beautiful; I'm a little jealous." Lili listened and smiled, "Thank you, I like your colors too."
They painted together and learned new techniques from each other. Beibei discovered that with more practice he could make beautiful colors too. Everyone clapped, and Beibei felt warm inside.
Beibei learned to say how he felt, breathe deeply, and share his feelings with friends. He learned that jealousy can be understood and worked on. Now Beibei can be happy for his friends and also clap for his own efforts.
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This is little bear Beibei and his friends. Bunny Lili can draw beautiful pictures. Bird Chiu-Chiu likes to sing.
One day, Lili showed a painting with very beautiful colors. When Beibei saw it, he felt both envious and sad. Beibei didn't know what to do.
Beibei moved a little farther away and didn't want to play with everyone. A small voice inside his head said: Why is her painting better?
Teacher Cat came over and gently asked Beibei what was wrong. Beibei hung his head and whispered, "I'm a little jealous." The teacher nodded and said, "Mm, I hear you."
The teacher taught Beibei to take deep breaths first, then say how he felt. Beibei breathed in and out, and slowly felt a bit calmer. The teacher also said, "You can try talking with your friend."
Beibei gathered his courage and walked up to Lili. Beibei said, "Your painting is beautiful; I'm a little jealous." Lili listened and smiled, "Thank you, I like your colors too."
They painted together and learned new techniques from each other. Beibei discovered that with more practice he could make beautiful colors too. Everyone clapped, and Beibei felt warm inside.
Beibei learned to say how he felt, breathe deeply, and share his feelings with friends. He learned that jealousy can be understood and worked on. Now Beibei can be happy for his friends and also clap for his own efforts.
