Emily and the Three Bears

    By Storybird

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    14 Sep, 2023

    Once upon a time, in a quiet village, lived a curious young girl named Emily. Always up for a new adventure, Emily spent her days exploring the surrounding woods.

    One day, while she was deep in the heart of the forest, Emily came across a tiny, cozy cottage. It was unlike anything she'd ever seen before.

    Intrigued, Emily slowly approached the charming cottage. As she neared the little house, she could smell something delicious wafting from the inside.

    Unable to resist the aroma, Emily gently pushed open the wooden door and ventured inside - only to find three bowls of delicious, golden porridge.

    The bowls were set on the dining table in a row - a big bowl, a medium bowl, and a tiny bowl. Emily couldn't resist trying a spoonful from the big bowl.

    The porridge in the big bowl was too hot for her. Emily then tried the porridge from the medium bowl, but it was too cold.

    Finally, Emily took a spoonful from the tiny bowl. The porridge was just right, and she devoured it entirely. Satisfied, she looked around the cozy cottage curiously.

    She saw three chairs arranged neatly by the fireplace - a big chair, a medium chair, and a tiny chair. Exhausted from her adventure, Emily decided to sit down.

    The big chair was too hard for her, and the medium chair was too soft. But the tiny chair was just perfect; she nestled into it, feeling cozy and warm.

    Suddenly, the tiny chair broke under her weight, tossing her onto the floor. She giggled, finding the situation rather amusing.

    Emily then noticed three beds in the corner of the room - a big bed, a medium bed, and a tiny bed. She decided to test them too, starting with the big bed.

    The big bed was too firm, and the medium bed was too soft. But the tiny bed was just perfect. Emily snuggled into it and quickly fell asleep.

    While Emily was dreaming peacefully, the owners of the cottage returned. The owners were three bears – Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear.

    Papa Bear noticed that someone had tasted his porridge and exclaimed in his deep rumbling voice, "Who's been eating my porridge?"

    Mama Bear saw that her porridge was tasted too and said softly, "Who's been eating my porridge?" Young Baby Bear noticed his empty bowl and whined, "Who's eaten all of my porridge?"

    Then Papa Bear saw that someone had been sitting on his chair and bellowed, "Who's been sitting in my chair?"

    Mama Bear noticed the same with her chair and said, "Who's been sitting in my chair?" Baby Bear spotted his broken chair and cried, "Who's broken my chair?"

    The three bears then saw their beds. Papa Bear growled, "Who's been sleeping in my bed?" Mama Bear added, "Who's been sleeping in my bed?"

    Finally, Baby Bear ran to his bed and whimpered, "Who's sleeping in my bed?" He was pointing at Emily who was peacefully asleep in his tiny bed.

    The loud voices of the bears woke Emily. She woke up, startled, to see three pairs of eyes staring at her. She quickly realized she was in the home of the bears.

    Emily was scared but managed to gather her courage to apologize. She explained how she got into their house and did all those things out of curiosity.

    The bears listened to Emily. They felt sorry for the little girl and understood that she meant no harm. They also found Emily's actions to be funny.

    Emily then promised to make things right. She helped Baby Bear fix his chair and cleaned the cottage. The bears admired her spirit and shared the extra porridge they had brought.

    After the meal, Papa Bear, Mama Bear, and Baby Bear warmly waved goodbye to Emily. She walked back towards her village, every bit wiser from her adventure.

    And since that day, Emily became more careful during her adventures. She always remembered the bear family and the lessons she learned from her encounter with them.

    Meanwhile, the bears too always remembered the little girl who ate their porridge, sat on their chairs, and slept in their beds. They laughed about it, knowing they'd tell this story for years to come.

    Emily and the three bears became a legendary tale in the village. A story of curiosity, unexpected friendships, and the importance of respecting others' belongings.

    And so, the quiet village was never quite the same. Every child knew the story of Emily and the three bears, reminding them of their responsibilities towards others.

    Emily grew up to be a wise, kind woman, forever fond of her childhood adventures. Her story remained a lesson for generations and nurtured a respect for nature in the villagers.

    And the three bears continued to live happily in their cozy cottage, their lives enriched by the little girl who had accidentally stumbled into their house and left a lasting impression.

    As for the forest, it held many more tales waiting to unfold, embracing its tranquility and the magic it held within.

    Emily never forgot the three bears and often visited them. She shared her stories with them, and in turn, learned more about the beautiful forest where they lived.

    Even when Emily grew old, she always remembered the cozy cottage, the three bears, and the adventure that started it all, cherishing those memories.

    Each character of this tale made a difference in their own way - Emily's adventurous spirit, the bears' understanding nature, and the forest's enchanting allure.

    And together, they created a timeless story, a tale of Emily and the three bears, reminding everyone of the simple joy in life's unexpected encounters.