
Ella's Song
By lheslie_23

08 Jun, 2024

In the heart of the jungle, Ella, a shy elephant, would often hide behind tall trees whenever other animals approached, feeling too nervous to join their conversations or games.

Despite her size and impressive trumpet, Ella was terribly shy. She had a hidden talent that no one knew about – she could sing like a nightingale! But she was too afraid to share her beautiful voice with anyone.

One day, a colorful parrot named Pete discovered Ella humming a sweet melody to herself. Pete was mesmerized by her voice and decided he would convince Ella to sing for the other animals.

Pete flew to Ella and said, 'Ella, your voice is beautiful! You should sing for the jungle animals during the upcoming talent show.' Ella was hesitant, but Pete was persuasive and encouraging.

The day of the talent show arrived. Ella, with Pete by her side, took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage. She felt her heart pounding as she looked at the gathered crowd of animals.

The crowd fell silent, waiting for Ella to begin. With a gentle nod from Pete, Ella closed her eyes and started to sing. Her voice, soft and melodious, filled the air, captivating everyone.

As her voice soared through the jungle like a gentle breeze, the animals listened in awe, their hearts touched by Ella's beautiful song. Even the rustling leaves seemed to pause to listen to her.

Pete, watching from the side, was full of pride. He knew Ella had an incredible talent, but hearing her sing with such confidence and grace was an unforgettable experience.

When Ella finished, the jungle erupted in applause. Ella, still a bit shy, bowed and thanked the animals for their kindness. She felt a sense of joy she had never experienced before.

From that day forward, Ella wasn't as shy anymore. She would often sing for her jungle friends, filling the air with her melodious voice. And Pete, always by her side, would join her with his whistles and chirps.

Ella learned that day that it's okay to be shy, but it's also okay to share your talents with the world. She realized that her voice brought happiness to others, and that made her happy too.

The jungle was much livelier with Ella's songs. Her voice echoed through the trees, reminding everyone of the shy elephant who found her courage, thanks to a colorful parrot and a talent show.