Marytale
Lulu and the Shiny Bottles
- 6-8 min read
- 12 pages
- 3+
Lulu is a curious little kitten who loves to peek into every corner of her home. When she finds some shiny bottles of cleaning stuff in the closet, Papa stops her just in time and explains why they aren't for touching and who to call instead. This warm story has a small adventure and a happy ending, and it helps little ones remember that pretty bottles are not toys.
In a big house by a garden lived a tiny kitten named Lulu. She wanted to see everything! She peeked into every nook and every corner.
One afternoon, Mama was napping on the porch, and Papa was busy inside. Lulu tiptoed so she wouldn’t wake Mama, and she peeked into the closet. On a shelf sat bottles—blue, green, and pink—with bright labels. They shone like treasure! Lulu hopped up for a closer look.
Lulu reached for a pink bottle. Her paw was almost there when Papa called out behind her: “Lulu, careful! Don’t even touch those!” Lulu froze. She pulled her paw back.
Lulu blinked up at Papa. “Why not? They’re so pretty!” “They only look pretty,” Papa said firmly. “What’s inside can hurt you.”
“These are for cleaning—for floors and sinks and laundry,” Papa said. “Even one tiny drop could give you a bad tummy ache or make your paws sting.” Lulu tucked her paw close. “I didn’t know,” she whispered.
Papa gently patted her head. “That’s okay, sweetheart,” he said softly. “Bottles and jars like these are not toys. Don’t touch them, and don’t open them. Medicine is the same. If you ever find something like this, come get Mama or me.”
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