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Classic Tales · An original story

The Six Sillies

Rosie the curious rabbit hops into a magical forest and discovers the Six Sillies: Wiggly, Sneezy, Giggly, Blinky, Hiccup, and Snuffle. She joins their daily adventures, learning to appreciate their unique quirks. Together, they form an unbreakable bond, creating lasting memories and a legend of friendship.

The Discovery

The forest was full of bright colours, and tall trees reached the sky. One sunny morning, Rosie the rabbit hopped along a winding path. She sang softly, "Boing, boing, boing!" Rosie pushed through some green leaves, smelling sweet flowers.

Suddenly, Rosie stopped still. There was a big open space! Six funny creatures stood right in the middle. Rosie blinked her eyes. "Who are you?" she whispered quietly.

The Introduction

Rosie hopped a little closer. She gave a friendly wave. "Hello! Who are you all?"

Wiggly the Worm wiggled a greeting. Sneezy the Snuffler let out a sniffly sound. "I'm Giggly the Goblin!" he chuckled. "We are the Six Sillies: Blinky the Bunny, Hiccup the Hedgehog, and Snuffle the Squirrel!" Rosie's ears twitched with happiness. "Oh, how lovely! May I join your games?"

The Adventure Begins

"Hooray! Come and play, Rosie!" Blinky the Bunny cheered. The Six Sillies smiled, showing Rosie how to find sweet berries and play hide-and-seek among the big trees. Rosie's ears twitched with delight.

Later, they sat by a crackling campfire, feeling its lovely warmth. "This is my favourite adventure!" Rosie squeaked. Giggly the Goblin told a funny story. Rosie couldn't wait for all the fun tomorrow.

The Forest Friends' Quirks

Every morning, sunlight poked through the tall trees. Wiggly the Worm stretched and stretched his long, pink body. "Watch this, Rosie!" he called out, bending himself into a twisty pretzel shape. Rosie clapped her paws and giggled with delight.

Sneezy the Snuffler always started his day with a big, rumbling breath. "A-CHOO!" he burst out, sending dry leaves spinning around in a tiny whirlwind. Blinky the Bunny's little green hat flew right off his head. "Oh, Sneezy!" Blinky said, picking it up. Giggly the Goblin saw a ladybird doing a silly dance. He let out a loud, bubbly chuckle. Soon, all the friends were laughing so hard their tummies wobbled with joy.

Blinky the Bunny had a special, speedy trick. He blinked his eyes so fast, *poof!* he was gone. Rosie looked around, puzzled. "Where did Blinky go?" she wondered aloud. "Boo!" Blinky whispered, popping up right behind her. Hiccup the Hedgehog saw a bright red berry. He got so excited that he started to hiccup. "Hic! Hic! Hiccup!" he squeaked. Snuffle the Squirrel gently patted Hiccup's prickly back. "Don't worry, little friend," Snuffle said softly. Snuffle then wiggled his nose. "I smell fresh acorns!" he announced, darting quickly into the crunchy leaves, and all his friends scampered right after him.

The Friends' Adventures

One sunny morning, Rosie clapped her hands. "Let's find some treasure!" she called out. Snuffle drew a wiggly map right in the soft dirt with his claw. Blinky blinked super fast. He found a big pile of golden leaves! "Hooray!" everyone cheered loudly. Wiggly helped dig for hidden berries. They were sweet and juicy. All the friends shared the tasty treats. Their tummies were full and happy.

"Picnic time!" Giggly giggled, bouncing up and down. They all scampered to the big green meadow. Wiggly held up a very long straw. "This helps everyone drink!" he announced proudly. Sneezy picked fluffy dandelions. "Ah-choo!" he sneezed, his nose tickling. Giggly told a funny joke about a wobbly frog. Blinky played his favourite game of hide and seek. Hiccup brought lots of bouncy fun, even with his "Hic! Hic!" Snuffle showed off his shiny, best acorns. Everyone was different, but everyone helped. They loved being friends together.

The Power of Friendship

The sky glowed orange and pink above the tall trees. Rosie looked at the beautiful colours. She knew her big trip through the forest was almost finished now. The Six Sillies came very close to her. They all sat together, their small faces lit up like little lamps.

Wiggly wiggled right up to Rosie's knee. "You won't forget us, will you, Rosie?" he asked in a quiet voice, looking at her big eyes.

"Oh, never!" Rosie chuckled softly. A tiny tear made her eye shiny. "How could I ever forget such wonderful friends like you?"

They all held hands then, under the darkening sky. They made a happy promise to meet again very soon.

The Legacy of the Six Sillies

Rosie skipped along the forest path. A happy feeling bubbled inside her tummy. She remembered all the silly games. When she saw a brown badger, Rosie stopped. "Hello!" she said with a bright smile. "Let me tell you about Wiggly's funny wiggles!"

The badger blinked its eyes. Rosie told it about Sneezy's big sneezes, too. "And Giggly laughed so much, he tumbled over!" she chuckled loudly. The badger listened closely, then hurried to tell its friends. Soon, a little squirrel told a wise old owl.

Other animals heard about the Six Sillies. They talked about these wonderful new friends. Many creatures wanted to meet them. Everyone realised that good friends make life feel very special.

The Happily Ever After

Rosie skipped along the path, humming a happy tune. She remembered all the silly games with her forest friends. A warm giggle bubbled up inside her tummy. "Wiggly, Sneezy, and Giggly are the best!" she whispered to a little beetle.

Soon, the sky turned dark blue, and bright stars popped out. Rosie snuggled into her soft bed. She pulled her comfy duvet up to her chin. "Goodnight, dear stars," she mumbled, feeling sleepy.

Rosie closed her eyes and thought of the Six Sillies. She imagined Wiggly wiggling and Sneezy sneezing. "They are my favourite friends," she whispered softly. "They are always in my happy thoughts." She smiled a big, peaceful smile.

The End

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About this story

The Six Sillies is a gentle story from our Classic Tales collection, perfect for a quiet evening when you want to leave your child feeling settled and appreciated. It suits Ages 3–7, offering a comforting exploration of friendship and acceptance. There are no frightening elements or long build-ups, making it an easy and warm read before sleep.

Read this next

  • The Birds, the Beasts, and the Bat 8 min · Ages 3–7This story also explores how accepting others, despite their differences, leads to new friendships and a sense of belonging.
  • The One-Eyed Doe 8 min · Ages 3–7If your child enjoyed the theme of unique friends, this tale similarly shows how true friendship sees beyond appearances.

Talk about it

The lesson

Our differences make us special, and true friends celebrate what makes each of us unique.

Questions to ask

  1. What did Rosie do when she first met the Six Sillies?
  2. What special trick did Blinky the Bunny have?
  3. How did Rosie feel about her new friends, the Six Sillies?
  4. What makes someone a wonderful friend to you?

Words to know

winding
A path that bends and turns a lot.
whispered
To speak very, very softly so only some can hear.
twitched
Moved quickly and suddenly, like a little jump.
delight
A feeling of great happiness and joy.
scampered
To run quickly with small, light steps.

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