Monkey Lyly was always full of energy and mischief. One afternoon, she happily skipped over to the neighbor’s house to play. The neighbor’s garden was her favorite place—with flowers to sniff, toys to touch, and little corners perfect for hide-and-seek. Lyly felt right at home, laughing and dancing as everyone watched her cheerful antics.
But in the middle of her excitement, something unexpected happened. Lyly suddenly felt a strange rumble in her tummy. She tried to ignore it, too busy playing with the children. But it grew stronger—oh no! She looked around nervously, unsure of what to do. Before she could find a place to hide, it happened… plop! Little Lyly had accidentally pooped right there in the garden.
Silence filled the air.
The children stared. The adults gasped. Lyly froze, her cheeks turning bright red with embarrassment. She covered her face with her hands, not knowing whether to cry or run. In that moment, all her playful confidence vanished. She felt so ashamed she couldn’t look at anyone.
The neighbors, however, didn’t scold her. They gently approached, trying to calm her. “It’s alright, Lyly. Accidents happen,” they said softly. But Lyly couldn’t bear the humiliation. Without a word, she turned and hurried toward the gate, head hanging low, tears quietly forming in her eyes.
She ran straight home and hid in her favorite corner. When Mom found her, Lyly wouldn’t speak. She only pointed to her tummy and whispered, “I made a mistake…” Mom immediately understood. She pulled Lyly into a warm embrace and said, “You don’t have to be ashamed. Even little ones have accidents.”
Mom cleaned her up, gave her warm water, and stroked her fur gently. “Next time, just tell me or someone when you feel unwell,” she said.
Later, the neighbor came by to check on Lyly, bringing her favorite fruit. They assured her they weren’t upset. Slowly, Lyly lifted her eyes, feeling forgiven.
Though the day had started with laughter and ended in embarrassment, Lyly learned something important—mistakes don’t make us bad. And with kindness, even shame can turn into a lesson of love and understanding.
