Oliver and the Friendly Whale

    By Storybird

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    07 Nov, 2023

    Once upon a time, in a cozy little house at the end of the street, lived a little boy named Oliver. His house had three windows, a dark grey door, and outside there was a shiny motorbike. It was right by the traffic lights where the green man flashed, guiding people safely across the road.

    One sunny day, Oliver was playing by the sea, making sandcastles and watching the boats sail by. Suddenly, a playful gust of wind swept him up and carried him over the big waves, far, far away from 38 Sonning Gardens.

    As Oliver floated on the sea, he wished to return to his mum and dad. Just then, a friendly humpback whale with a wide smile swam up to him. "Hello, little one, do you need help?" the whale asked with a gentle voice.

    "Yes, please," Oliver replied. "I want to go back to my mum and dad at 38 Sonning Gardens." The whale nodded, "Hop on my back, and we'll find your home!"

    They swam over the big waves and down through the deep dark caves, looking for Oliver's house. Each time they thought they found it, Oliver would say, "This isn't my house. My house has three windows and a dark grey door, with a motorbike outside."

    They visited many houses, but none of them were Oliver's. Finally, the whale asked, "Is there something special about where your house is?" Oliver thought hard and then exclaimed, "Yes! It's at the end of the street, by the traffic lights and the flashing green man!"

    With a splash and a swish, the whale swam swiftly with Oliver on his back. They followed the sound of the city until they saw the traffic lights and the flashing green man. And there it was, Oliver's little house with three windows and a dark grey door.

    Oliver hugged the whale and said, "Thank you for helping me find my way home!" From that day on, Oliver always remembered to stay close to home, and sometimes, when he looked out to the sea, he could see his friend the whale, splashing happily in the waves.

    And they all lived happily ever after. Oliver would often look out his window, hoping to catch a glimpse of his gentle giant friend. And every time he saw a splash, he would smile, knowing his friend was out there.