Shirin, with her dog Maddie, was excitedly exploring the zoo. Her parents, Lila and Arnie, followed close behind, enjoying their daughter's enthusiasm.

Suddenly, a gorilla emerged from her cage, startling the zoo visitors. Everyone, including Shirin and her parents, froze in fear.

The zookeepers were trying their best to coax the gorilla back into her cage. Shirin clung to Maddie, her eyes wide with fear.

"Don't worry, sweetheart," Arnie comforted Shirin, his arm around her protectively. Lila, though scared herself, tried to reassure Shirin that everything would be okay.

Suddenly, Shirin remembered something. She had a banana in her backpack. Without wasting another second, she pulled it out and threw it towards the gorilla.

The gorilla, distracted by the banana, stopped in her tracks. She picked up the banana and began to eat it, momentarily forgetting about the scared visitors around her.

With the gorilla distracted, the zookeepers were able to lure her back into her cage. The crowd breathed a collective sigh of relief.

"That was smart thinking, sweetheart," Lila praised Shirin, hugging her tightly. Arnie ruffled Shirin's hair, pride shining in his eyes.

News of Shirin's quick thinking spread throughout the zoo. Visitors and zookeepers alike came up to her, thanking her for her bravery.

Shirin, though a little overwhelmed, was happy that she could help. She realized that day that no matter how small, anyone can make a big difference.