Big Root Battles Being Bashful
Once upon a time, there was a little potato named Big Root who lived in the underground realm. He was a gentle soul, but he was very shy and timid, never venturing out to meet the other Carbon Patch Kids who lived above ground.
Big Root wanted to play with them but was afraid to get near them. He was concerned that the other Carbon Patch Kids would make fun of him because he was different. After all, he was an underground Carbon Patch Kid and most lived above ground.
One day, Big Root mustered up the courage to approach the other Carbon Patch Kids. He was shaking with fear, but he knew he had to do it.
Big Root slowly walked up to them and said, “Hi.”
At first, the other Carbon Patch Kids were a bit startled and confused. They had never seen anyone like Big Root before and were unsure of what to do. But Big Root was determined.
He slowly walked closer, and soon enough, the other Carbon Patch Kids began to warm up to him.
The other Carbon Patch Kids started to ask Big Root questions about his life underground, and he happily answered them.
He talked about the underground realm and the creatures that lived there.
He also talked about the things he liked to do, such as collecting rocks and playing with his friend Earthworm Jack who burrows by every so often.
The other Carbon Patch Kids were fascinated by Big Root’s stories and asked him to join them in their games.
Big Root was thrilled! He couldn’t believe it - the above ground Carbon Patch Kids wanted him to play with them!
Big Root eventually became very good friends with the other Carbon Patch Kids. They enjoyed his company, and he enjoyed theirs. Every day, they would play together and have the best time.
Big Root had been so scared of the other Carbon Patch Kids before, but now he was having the time of his life. He was glad that he had been brave enough to approach them and ask to play.
Big Root learned a valuable lesson that day. Courage can be found within everyone, even the shyest of Carbon Patch Kids. If you look hard enough, you will find it.
And so, Big Root and the other Carbon Patch Kids continued to play together and their friendship grew stronger everyday.
The CarbonPatchKids are a Content Story Series targeted for Children of All Ages! In the world of the CarbonPatch, all life matters and has a purpose. Even the bugs, slugs, weeds and voles.
The CarbonPatchKids love adventures and playing together. This interaction often finds them encountering emotional experiences that can leave them confused, scared or even too excited to think clearly!
Often times, with the help of their companions, the CarbonPatchKids can reach a solution to their struggle. Sometimes the CarbonPatchKids have to reach down deep inside and believe in their own special gift in order to grow.
The caretakers of CarbonPatch do their best to plant seeds in each of the CarbonPatchKids so they can approach life’s problems with a non-aggressive, peaceful and neighborly solution.
CarbonPatchKids live, work and play in The Industrial Forest.