Gathering the herd…
Fable No. 08 · Keeping a clear heart
The Pterodactyl. Peter keeps the dances that come from his heart.
A little about Peter
Pterodactyls weren't technically dinosaurs - they were flying reptiles, a close cousin.
Peter’s fable · Book in the works
Peter invents one dance after another to impress the meadow, then finds the only dance worth keeping is the small, honest one he loved before anyone watched.
See how the story goes“Dance for love, not for the cheers.”
Peter the Pterodactyl · Keeping a clear heart
Try it together · 5 minutes
Draw a big heart under a clear sky. Add one true, good thing your child wants to say, draw, or thank someone for.
You’ll need: a clear-sky heart page
Open the activityNeighbours on the shelf
“Tall enough to help, kind enough to bend down.”
“Even the best helper needs a turn to be helped.”
“You can miss the old and still make room for the new.”
“Saying “that was me” is how things get fixed.”