Daniel's First Fireworks - Daniel Tiger's 5 Minute Stories

In this episode of "Read with Papa," join Papa as he reads "Daniel's First Fireworks," a story from Daniel Tiger's 5-Minute Stories. Follow along as Daniel Tiger experiences his first fireworks show and learns how to handle the loud noises and excitement. This heartwarming story is perfect for young listeners who are curious about fireworks and learning how to manage new experiences.

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Alright, welcome back to Read with Papa. Today we'll be reading a story from Daniel Tiger's 5 -Minute Stories. And this story is called Daniel's First Fireworks. It was almost night time in the neighborhood of Make Believe, and Daniel and his family were having a picnic dinner in the backyard so they could see the fireworks. Daniel had never seen fireworks before. Daniel brought a picnic basket over to the blanket and sat down next to mom.

What's in the picnic basket? asked mom tiger. Picnic stuff said Daniel like plates, cups, napkins, food and taggy. Daniel pulled taggy out of the picnic basket and hugged him close. Taggy wants to see the fireworks too. Well it's not quite time for dinner or fireworks said mom. Why don't you and Margaret play? Okay said Daniel. Come on Margaret.

Come back here, Daniel called out as a giggling Margaret toddled around the backyard. Daniel and Margaret were having so much fun, they didn't even notice that it was getting darker. Until suddenly they saw something new floating around them. Look Margaret, fireflies, Daniel exclaimed, pointing to the little flickering lights. Let's say hi. But Margaret didn't want to say hi to the fireflies. Margaret didn't know what they were.

Margaret come back said Daniel as Margaret tottered to mom. The fireflies are nice. They won't hurt you. Daniel followed Margaret back to the

Why doesn't Margaret like the fireflies? He asked mom. Well, Margaret has never seen a firefly before. To her, they're new and new things can be scary sometimes. Can I help her? Asked Daniel. Yes.

I think you can, said mom. When something is new, holding a hand can help you.

When something is new, holding a hand can help you," said Daniel as he took Margaret's hand. Come on, Margaret, I'll hold your hand and we can look at the fireflies together. Daniel and Margaret held hands and walked back to the fireflies. Look at how the fireflies light up, said Daniel. It's like they're twinkling and saying hi. Margaret looked at Daniel and she looked at the fireflies. Hi, hi, she giggled.

Margaret isn't as scared anymore, said Daniel happily. Watching the fireflies gave Daniel an idea. Daniel imagined that he was a firefly dancing with his firefly friends. Daniel, Margaret, called mom. Come over to the picnic blanket for dinner. Daniel helped take Margaret to the blanket where dad was serving sandwiches, carrots, and grapes. Mmm.

Picnic food is tiger -tastic," said Daniel. It does taste better outside, doesn't it? Suddenly, Daniel heard a loud noise. Boom, boom, boom. What is that noise? asked Daniel. He was scared. Those are fireworks, said Dad. See? Up in the sky. Look how pretty they are, said Mom.

They're kind of like fireflies." But they're really loud," said Daniel nervously. Fireworks are loud," said Dad, but that's just the noise they make. All of a sudden, Daniel felt a small hand holding his. It was Margaret. Fireworks are new for you and Margaret. Maybe you can help each other," said Mom.

When something is new, holding a hand can help you. Daniel sang as he squeezed Margaret's hand. Come on, my fuzzy guy, said Dad. Hold my hand too and let's go get a better look at the fireworks. Okay, said Daniel, but I want to keep holding Margaret's hand too. Boom, boom, boom. The fireworks were very loud.

But Daniel squeezed Margaret's hand, and Margaret squeezed Daniel's hand right back. Daniel, Margaret, Mom and Dad watched as the fireworks lit up the sky with sparkly bright colors, and Daniel and Margaret liked them. Sometimes new things can be scary, but just remember, when something is new, holding a hand can help you. Agamaga. The End.

Well, thank you very much for joining me and I'll see you next time.