A gorilla lives in a zoo. 
Her best friend is a squirrel who stays with her in her habitat.
Squirrel is feeling sad on this day.
Gorilla encourages him to allow himself to feel that way and not to try to figure it out.
Squirrel likes this idea and feels better already.
Gorilla asks Squirrel to remind him of what she just told him then next time she is feeling sad.

Gorilla and Squirrel. Why do I feel this way?

Sammy the squirrel looking sad with a lush green habitat in the background.

In the heart of the zoo, a gorilla named Gracie lived in a lush habitat. Her best friend, a squirrel named Sammy, shared the space with her. One sunny morning, Sammy woke up feeling sad. He couldn't understand why he felt this way.

A Sad Day for Squirrel

Gracie the gorilla with a concerned expression, sitting on a rock under a tree, with clouds in the sky above.

Gracie noticed Sammy's gloomy face and asked him what was wrong. Sammy explained that he felt sad but didn't know why. Gracie listened carefully and then said, "Sometimes it's okay to feel sad without knowing the reason. It's like the clouds in the sky, they come and go."

Gorilla's Encouragement

Sammy sitting thoughtfully on a branch with a faint smile, as a gentle sun peeks through the clouds.

Sammy thought about Gracie's words. He realized that it was okay not to have all the answers. Just then, he felt a little better already. Gracie smiled and reminded Sammy that it's okay to feel sad sometimes, and that it's important to be kind to ourselves.

Feeling Better Already

Gracie holding out her hand to Sammy in a comforting gesture during sunset.

As the day went on, Sammy felt happier. Before bedtime, Gracie asked Sammy to promise her something. "Promise me that when I feel sad, you'll remind me of what I told you today," she said. Sammy nodded and promised to be there for Gracie just as she was for him.

A Promise Made

Sammy the squirrel with a joyful expression, surrounded by gathered nuts and acorns.

The next day, the sun rose over the zoo, and Sammy woke up feeling joyful. He remembered Gracie's words and felt grateful for her friendship. As the day went on, he gathered nuts and acorns, knowing that he had a friend who cared for him.

The Next Day

Gracie the gorilla sitting with a slight frown under a gray, cloudy sky, with Sammy beside her.

Some days later, a cloudy day arrived. Gracie felt a little sad and couldn't understand why. Just then, Sammy remembered his promise. He sat next to Gracie and reminded her of the words she had shared with him. Gracie smiled and thanked Sammy for being such a good friend.

A Cloudy Day

Gracie and Sammy sharing a warm embrace, with a sign of the zoo in the background.

From that day on, Gracie and Sammy continued to be the best of friends. They learned that it's okay to feel sad sometimes, and that being kind to themselves and each other was important. Together, they faced each day with joy and kindness.

Kindness and Friendship

Gracie and Sammy sitting together on a rock, laughing, with the zoo landscape and a rainbow in the background.

And so, in the heart of the zoo, Gracie the gorilla and Sammy the squirrel lived happily, knowing that they had each other to rely on. They learned that it's okay to feel sad, and that true friendship and kindness can bring sunshine to even the cloudiest of days.