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In this comedic rhyming story, we meet Billie—an energetic, vivacious four-year-old. She’s the star of every family gathering, but all that sparkle dims a bit around strangers. When it’s time to start preschool, she’s nervous. What if she can’t make any friends? Her father reassures her, saying, “Just be your sweet and silly self.”
Her confidence soars—until she gets to school and discovers
there’s another kid named Billy in her class, and what’s worse, he’s silly too! What follows is an epic showdown to determine who is the Silliest of Billies.
This story is sure to entertain kids and encourages them not to project their anxieties onto others, but to approach new friendships with an open heart.
The Silliest of Billies
Audience 4-7
661 Words
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