Gaga the Different Duck: Special in Every Way

Wait. I am small, but I can fit into tiny spaces! I found the best hiding spot from the hawk!

Yes! And you are loud, but your voice can warn everyone when there is danger!

I am loud, but I can use my big voice to help my friends! I can call for help!

And I am small too. But I can see in the dark! The bigger owls cannot see as well as me!

Gaga smiled for the first time all day.

He was not too small. He was not too loud. He was just right. He was special.

I want to go home. I want to tell my friends. Being different is not bad. It is good!

Gaga and Baby Owl walked back toward the pond.

On the way, they heard someone calling.

Gaga! Gaga, where are you? Please come back!

Loopy! I am here! I am okay!

Gaga! I was so worried! Why did you leave?

I felt too different. But I learned something important today. Being different is what makes us special!

You are right, Gaga! I like that you are different. You are the bravest duck I know!

Gaga and Loopy came back to the pond. Bubbles and Mother Duck were waiting.

Gaga! I am sorry I said those things. I was not kind.

It is okay, Bubbles. I learned that everyone is different. And that is a good thing!

Gaga, I am so proud of you. You are small, but your heart is bigger than anyone's.

I am small. I am loud. I am slow. But I can be brave! I can be kind! And I can help my friends!

And I am small too! But I can see in the dark! We are all special!

We are not the same. And that is why we are the best team!

And so, Gaga learned that being different was not something to be sad about. It was something to be proud of.

Remember, my little ones. Everyone is special in their own way.

The ducks and their friends played together until the stars came out.

Everyone was different. Everyone was special. And everyone was happy. The End.