Danny The Magic Dragon | Danny Learns To Share

A soothing bedtime story about the magic of sharing.

Danny the Magic Dragon discovers a beautiful Rainbow Crystal that makes his sparkles more dazzling than ever. But when he keeps it all to himself, his friends feel left out — and Danny discovers that having something wonderful doesn't feel so wonderful when you can't share it with the ones you love.

This gentle, calming story helps children:
• Understand why sharing feels good
• See that happiness grows when we give to others
• Learn that friendship makes everything more special
• Feel safe, warm, and ready for sleep

Perfect for bedtime or quiet time. Ages 3-7.

Transcript

Hello, My sweet little wine. Welcome to Storytime with Nana Jojo. I'm so happy you're here. I'm Nana Jojo, And I have a wonderful new story to share with you today. But first, Let's get cozy. Grab your favorite stuffie, Wrap up in your softest blanket, And snuggle in nice and tight. And now let's take some slow, Deep breaths together. When we breathe slowly, Our bodies feel calm and relaxed. So take a big breath in through your nose. And breathe out with a happy sigh like this. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Let's do that again. Big breath in. And breathe out. Hmmmmmm. One more time. Big breath in. And breathe out. Hmmmm. . . Super duper job! Do you feel nice and relaxed? Yay, I do too! Okay, My sweet little one, It's time for our story. This is another story about Danny the Magic Dragon. The kind and gentle dragon whose magical sparkles bring warm light, And wonder to everyone he meets. In today's story, Danny finds something very special. And he learns that sharing with friends makes everything even more magical. Are you ready? Let's begin. Once upon a time, In a cozy cave nestled between two mountains, There lived a little dragon named Danny. Danny lived with his mom. His dad. And his little sister Daisy. Danny loved his family very much. Danny had purple scales that sparkled like jewels in the sunlight. And big eyes that glowed with their very own special light. But there was one thing that made Danny different from the other dragons in his family. While his mom, His dad, And even his little sister Daisy could breathe big, Bright flames of fire, Danny breathes sparkles. Tiny colorful swirling sparkles in gold, Purple, Pink, And blue. It was a beautiful spring morning in the Whispering Woods. Danny was exploring near Rainbow Creek when he spotted something sparkling in the water. There, Nestled between two smooth river stones, Was the most beautiful crystal he had ever seen. It was about the size of a plum. And it shimmered with all the colors of the rainbow. When the sunlight hit it just right, Tiny little rainbows danced on the water and the rocks all around it. Wow, Danny whispered, Carefully picking it up. He held the crystal up to the light. And his purple scales lit up with all the rainbow colors. This is the most beautiful thing I've ever found, He said. And then Danny noticed something even more special. When he breathed his sparkles near the crystal, It made his sparkles glow even brighter. They swirled in the most amazing patterns, Like fireworks made of glitter and starlight. This is my special crystal, Danny said happily, And he tucked it carefully into his backpack. I'm going to keep it safe forever and ever. When Danny got home, He showed the crystal to his mom. What a wonderful find! His mom said. That's a rainbow crystal. They are very rare and they're very magical. It'll make your sparkles even more beautiful, Danny. I know, Danny said, And he hugged the crystal. It's mine and I'm never going to let anyone else touch it. Danny's mom gave him a quiet, Thoughtful look. But she didn't say anything just yet. The next day, Danny brought his crystal to show his friends. He found his sister Daisy and Freddy the Fox playing by the old oak tree. Look what I found, Danny announced proudly, And he held up the crystal for them to see. The crystal caught the sunlight and sent it away. Beautiful rainbow patterns dancing across the tree trunk. Whoa, Said Freddy, His eyes wide. That's amazing, Danny. Can I hold it? Danny quickly pulled the crystal away. No, It's mine. He might drop it. I'd be really, Really careful, Freddy said. You look disappointed. No, Danny said firmly. It's too special. Only I can touch it. A little while later, Ruby the dragon flew over to join them. Hi everyone, What are you all looking at? Danny found a rainbow crystal, Said Daisy. It makes his sparkles look extra beautiful. Danny, Can you show Ruby your crystal? Danny held the crystal up. But when Ruby reached out to touch it. . . He quickly pulled it away. Look with your eyes, Not your claws, He said. Oh, OK. Sorry, Ruby said sadly. Then Daisy asked. Danny, Could you use your sparkles with the crystal and make pretty patterns for us? We could all watch together. Maybe later, Danny said. I want to keep it in my bag where it's safe. Danny's friends all got very quiet. The happy, Playful morning started to feel sad. I think I'm going to go home, Freddie said quietly. Me too. Said Ruby. Even Daisy looks sad. You're not being very fun today, Danny, She said. And she flew away too. Danny sat all along with his crystal, Holding it tight. He had the most beautiful magical thing in the whole forest. So why didn't he feel happy anymore? That evening, Danny sat in his cozy corner of the cave, Looking at his crystal. It was still beautiful. The rainbow colors still danced and swirled. But somehow it didn't feel as special as it had that morning. Danny's mom came and sat down beside him. You seem sad, Danny. Is everything okay? I don't know, Danny said slowly. I have this amazing crystal and it's the best thing ever. But today wasn't fun at all. My friends all went home and now I'm just sitting here all by myself. Can I ask you something? Danny's mom said gently. When you first found the crystal this morning, How did you feel? Oh, So happy, Danny said. Like my heart was going to burst. And when your friends wanted to see it and touch it, How did you feel then? Asked Danny's mom. Danny thought for a moment. Worried. He said. Worried they might break it. Or that it wouldn't feel as special if everyone got to enjoy it too. And right now. Danny's mom asked. How do you feel now? Danny looked down at the crystal in his little claws. Lonely, He said in a very small voice. And the crystal doesn't feel as magical anymore. Do you know why? Danny's mom asked. Danny shook his head. Because joy grows when we share it. Danny's mom said gently. When we keep something wonderful all to ourselves, That happy feeling gets smaller and smaller. But when we share something wonderful with others, The happy feeling gets bigger and bigger for everyone. But what if someone breaks it? Danny asked. I understand, Danny's mom said. But think about this. What's better, Keeping your crystal safe in your bag where nobody can enjoy it? Or sharing the magic with your friends. Even if there's a tiny little risk. Danny thought about his friend's sad faces. And he thought about how happy he was when he first found the crystal in the creek. I think I was being selfish, Danny said quietly. You were trying to protect something special, Danny's mom said kindly. But yes, A little bit selfish too. The good news is you can always choose differently tomorrow. The very next morning, Danny flew straight to the big oak tree where his friends loved to play. Daisy, Freddy, And Ruby were there, Playing a game of tag. Hey everyone! Danny called out. I want to apologize. I'm very sorry about yesterday. I wasn't being a very good friend. Can I show you something? His friends came over, Not quite sure what to expect. Danny pulled out his rainbow crystal and he held it up high. This crystal is really special, He said. But you know what? It's not nearly as special as having friends like you to share it with. Who wants to see what happens when I use my sparkles with it? Really? Freddy's tail started wagging with excitement. Really? Danny said with a big smile. Danny took a deep breath and he blew his magical sparkles toward the crystal. The sparkles and the rainbow light mixed together. And what happened next was the most spectacular, Most beautiful thing any of them had ever seen. Rainbow patterns swirl through the air like dancing ribbons. Stars and flowers and twisting spirals made of light filled the sky all around them. It's beautiful. Ruby gasped. It's like magic. Daisy said. Yes, And it's even more beautiful when I can see my friend's happy faces, Danny said. And he knew in his heart that it was absolutely completely true. The joy inside him felt ten times bigger than it had when he was keeping the crystal all to himself. Ruby, Would you like to hold the crystal? Danny asked. Ruby's eyes went wide. Really? Are you sure? I'm sure. Just be gentle. Ruby held the crystal so carefully, Like it was made of soap bubbles. It's so, So pretty. Thank you, Danny, She said. Hey, Freddie, You want to turn? Danny then asked. They spent the whole morning taking turns holding the crystal. They watched Danny make sparkle patterns, And they discovered that when Ruby gently breathed her fire near it, It made the most beautiful orange and gold patterns that were completely different from Dani's sparkles. At the end of the day, As everyone was heading home, Freddie said, Thanks for sharing your crystal with us, Danny. That was the best day ever. You know what? Danny said, Smiling at his friends. It was the best day for me, Too. Way, Way better than yesterday. That night, Danny put his rainbow crystal in a special place in the cave where he could always see it. And every time he looked at it, He didn't just remember finding it. He remembered his friends' happy faces and all the fun they had together. Danny had learned something very important. When you share something special, You don't end up with less. You actually end up with more. More joy. More fun, And more love from your friends. The End So my sweet listener, What did we learn from Danny's adventure today? We learned that sharing makes happiness grow. And here's the magical truth. When you share something special, You don't have less. You actually have more. Sharing can feel a little scary sometimes. We might worry that something will get broken. Or that it won't feel as special anymore. But most of the time, Sharing makes everything better and so much more fun. Here's a little question for you. Do you have something special you could share with a friend or with someone in your family? Maybe it's a toy or a game. Or even a really big hug. Whatever it is, Try sharing it and see how the happiness grows. Remember, Happiness is just like Danny's sparkles. When you share it with others, It doesn't get smaller. It gets bigger and brighter and more beautiful. And most of all, Always remember that Nana Jojo loves you so very much. I'll be right here when you're ready for another story. And if it's time to go to sleep now, I'm wishing you the sweetest and happiest dreams. Sleep tight, My little love. I'll see you again very soon. Good night.