Kaktus's Cozy Hug
A little cactus wants a hug more than anything, and two friends find a soft, clever way to give him one.
Ages 4 to 63 minute read10 illustrated pages
Kaktus was a green barrel cactus. He had soft spines but wished for a hug.
Priya saw Kaktus looking down. Flicker, the little fox, saw it too.
“I wish I could get a warm hug,” Kaktus whispered. Priya and Flicker looked at his spines.
“Your spines are so pointy,” Priya said. “But we can help you get a hug!”
Priya ran to her living room. She came back with a big fluffy pillow.
They put the pillow by Kaktus. But it was too big and hard for a hug.
Flicker had an idea! He saw a soft blue blanket on the armchair. “A soft blanket!” he barked.
Priya wrapped the soft blanket around Kaktus. His spines were now hidden and safe.
“Now for a hug!” Priya said. She gave Kaktus a big, gentle squeeze.
Kaktus felt so cozy and loved. He got his special hug, all thanks to his friends!
The end.
Talk about it after reading
- Why was it hard for Kaktus to get a hug?
- The pillow did not work, but the blanket did. What else could they have tried?
- What is your favorite way to show a friend you care?
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