Sula and the Decision to Be Brave

Sula and the Decision to Be Brave 🌟 In a small neighborhood filled with children's laughter and colorful flowers, lived Sula, a smart girl who loved learning and exploring. But she was afraid of one thing… speaking in front of people! 😟💭 Whenever she was asked to read aloud or talk in front of the class, her legs would tremble, her face would turn red, and she would think, "Impossible! Everyone will look at me and laugh!"

The Big Day! On a bright morning, Ms. Nada entered the classroom with a smile and said, "I have exciting news! We’re having a reading competition, and whoever reads the story clearly in front of the class will win a special prize!" 🎁 The children cheered and whispered excitedly about the prize. But Sula sat in her chair, staring at the floor, wishing she could disappear 😰. "I have to escape somehow! How can I stand in front of everyone?" But curiosity got the best of her, so she asked her friend Maha, "What do you think the prize is?" Maha giggled and said, "Maybe it’s a magical storybook! Or a special coloring notebook!" Sula felt a little excited, but then she remembered her fear. She took a deep breath. "Even if the prize is amazing, I just can’t!"

The Secret of Courage At home, Sula sat at the kitchen table, stirring her milk without drinking. Her mother noticed she was upset and asked, "Sula, what’s wrong? Why do you look so sad?" Sula sighed and said in a low voice, "Ms. Nada announced a reading competition, but we have to read in front of the whole class… and I’m scared! Everyone will laugh at me!" Her mother smiled gently, sat beside her, and stroked her hair. "My dear, courage doesn’t mean you’re not afraid. Courage means you face your fears!" Sula looked up, curious. "What do you mean?" Her mother said, "Do you remember the first time you tried to ride a bike? You were scared, right? But when you kept trying little by little, you became great at it! Everything we fear becomes easier when we try!" Sula nodded, thinking about her mother’s words. "Maybe if I try, I’ll be less scared?"

The Moment of Challenge! The next day, Sula stood with the other students, watching them read one by one. Her heart pounded, and her fingers gripped the paper tightly. "What if I make a mistake? What if I forget the words?" But then she remembered her mother’s words… "Courage isn’t about never being afraid. Courage is about trying anyway!" She took a deep breath, stepped forward, looked at the paper, and began to read… At first, her voice was soft. But then she thought about the prize and remembered how much she loved stories. She raised her voice bit by bit… until it became clear! The words started to feel easier, and instead of being afraid, she began to enjoy it!

The Big Surprise! When she finished, there was a moment of silence… Then the whole class burst into applause! 👏👏👏 Ms. Nada smiled and said, "Bravo, Sula! You were amazing! And this is for you because you were brave!" 🎉🏅 Sula opened the box and found a magical storybook with shining pages and a special place to write her own adventures! She felt pure joy and realized something important—fear might not disappear, but it will never stop her from achieving her dreams!

On the day of the competition, Sula took a deep breath and stepped forward. - "I can do this," she whispered to herself. Her voice was shaky at first, but she remembered her mother's words and found her courage. As she read, her voice grew stronger and more confident. The class listened intently, and Sula felt proud. She had faced her biggest fear and won!