Interesting7 to 13 years old100 to 300 wordsEnglish
Story Content
Shelly was a little starfish who lived in a vibrant coral reef. More than anything, she wanted to be a singer. Every morning, she'd gather her seashell microphone and practice her scales, but her voice always came out squeaky and off-key.
The other fish giggled. "Starfish can't sing!" they'd tease. Shelly felt discouraged. One day, a wise old sea turtle named Tommy heard Shelly's sad attempts. Tommy, who had traveled the seven seas, was a keen observer of talent.
Tommy swam closer. "Little starfish," he said kindly, "your voice is... unique. But you have such passion! Instead of trying to be like the other singers, why not sing in your own way? Sing the songs of the ocean, the whispers of the tide, the stories of the coral!"
Shelly thought about this. She closed her eyes, listened to the ocean's symphony, and began to sing. This time, no squeaks! She sang a bubbly tune, like the gentle sway of sea grass and how clownfish love to hide amongst the swaying singing flowers.
The fish were amazed! Shelly wasn't just singing; she was creating the ocean's melody! Soon, the whole reef was listening. They had never heard music so captivating, so filled with the magic of their underwater world.
Shelly had found her voice, not by copying others, but by being herself. She was a singer, a true singing starfish of the sea. Her journey taught everyone that it is important to follow your heart singing.