Why So Grumpy, Mr. Gorilla

In the heart of the jungle, Mr. Gorilla woke up to find his bananas missing. 'Who could have taken them?' he wondered, feeling a bit grumpy. He decided to investigate, asking his jungle friends if they had seen anything. By the end of the day, Mr. Gorilla discovered it was a mix-up. His friend, the parrot, had moved them for safekeeping from the rain. Mr. Gorilla learned the importance of asking before assuming.

One sunny afternoon, Mr. Gorilla found a beautiful, ripe mango tree. But he wasn't the only one; a small monkey was there too. At first, Mr. Gorilla felt grumpy about sharing. However, after seeing the monkey's smile, he decided to share the mangoes. They enjoyed the feast together, and Mr. Gorilla felt his grumpiness melt away with each shared laugh.

One night, a loud thunderstorm scared all in the jungle. Mr. Gorilla, usually so brave, felt scared too. He didn't like to admit it, but the thunder made him grumpy. Seeing his friends huddle together for comfort, he joined them. Together, they found strength, and Mr. Gorilla realized it's okay to share your fears with friends.

After the adventures, Mr. Gorilla sat by the river, thinking. He realized that his grumpiness often hid his true feelings of sadness, fear, or the desire to share. With the support of his friends, he learned to express his feelings more openly. From that day on, Mr. Gorilla smiled more often, showing everyone in the jungle that understanding and kindness could turn any frown upside down.