Mika the meerkat loved to play. The sun felt warm and bright. Mika felt so bubbly and happy!
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Mika bounced and twirled in the warm desert sun. What a wonderful day this was! Hooray for fun!
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Kamel and Raffi watched Mika from far away. They smiled to see their friend so cheerful and bright.
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Suddenly, something big and wiggly appeared! It was right behind Mika. What could it be?
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Mika slowly turned around. A very big, wiggly shadow was there! Mika felt scared and very, very small.
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Mika wanted to hide! "Oh dear," whispered Mika. "What is that big, scary thing?" Mika felt a little teary.
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Kamel and Raffi saw Mika was sad. They walked gently over. "Are you okay, Mika?" asked kind Raffi.
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"Don't worry, little friend," said Kamel softly. "That wiggly thing is just your own shadow dancing!"
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Mika looked at the shadow. It really was moving when Mika moved! It wasn't scary at all.
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"Look! My shadow is dancing with me!" cried Mika. Mika felt brave and strong again. Hooray!
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God helps us be brave when we are scared. He gives us courage in our hearts, every single day.
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Just like Mika, you can be brave too! God loves you and always helps you feel courage.
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