Elise a girl who talk a lot and her grandmother tells her to not talk so much

Jamaican 

Grandma Edna sitting in an armchair, smiling warmly as she begins to tell a story

Elise and her brother George were spending the day at Grandma Edna's house. Grandma Edna, with her kind eyes and warm smile, was the best storyteller in the whole family. Elise, who loved to talk, was always eager to share her own stories. But today, Grandma Edna had a special story to tell.

A Day at Grandma Edna's

A colorful parrot perched on a branch, chatting away with a background of a busy jungle

Grandma Edna began her story about a chatty parrot who talked all day long. The parrot never listened, always speaking over the other animals. One day, the parrot missed an important warning because it was too busy talking. This led to a bit of trouble for the parrot and its friends.

The Tale of the Chatty Parrot

Elise sitting on the floor, looking thoughtful as Grandma Edna talks to her

After the story, Grandma Edna explained why she shared it. 'Elise, it's wonderful to share and talk, but it's also important to listen,' she said gently. Elise understood. She realized that listening was just as important as talking. She promised to remember the lesson of the chatty parrot.

The Lesson

Elise listening intently to George who is showing her something exciting, with Grandma Edna in the background

The next day, Elise practiced listening more. She found out interesting things about her brother George and even learned a new recipe from Grandma Edna. Elise discovered that by listening, she could still have her turn to talk, but now conversations were even more enjoyable.