The Royal Chocolate Mystery

The Royal Chocolate Mystery

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Patches the Story Dog

Patches the Story Dog

A story about Big feelings

for your Kindergartener

Kindergartener Big feelings Classic Characters

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King Doodle Bum, a small cheerful king wearing a golden crown and a purple velvet robe, stands in his bright castle hall smiling wide, his arms stretched out happily toward tall wooden shelves lined with glass jars full of chocolate treats. In the background, tall arched windows let in golden light, and candy-colored pink, blue, and yellow stone walls glow warmly.

King Doodle Bum lived in a cozy castle made of candy-colored stones. A sparkling chocolate river flowed right past his door, and gummy flowers grew tall in his garden. Inside, the castle halls were warm and bright, with shelves stacked full of jars of chocolate treats. King Doodle Bum loved chocolate more than anything in the whole wide world.

Zibloo, a small bright-green alien with big round sparkly purple eyes, two wiggly antennae, and a wide goofy grin, presses against a tall arched window, pointing one three-fingered hand up at the glittering night sky full of swirling stars. In the background, the wide glittering night sky is filled with swirling silver and gold stars twinkling brightly.

King Doodle Bum had a best friend named Zibloo. Zibloo was a funny little alien with big sparkly eyes who loved stars. Every night, they would sit by the tall castle window and look up at the glittering sky. The stars hummed soft little songs, and Zibloo would wiggle with joy. "Listen!" Zibloo would say. "That star is singing just for us!"

King Doodle Bum, a small king wearing a golden crown and a purple velvet robe, bounces excitedly on his toes while reaching up toward a tall wooden shelf to grab a special glass jar filled with round chocolate treats, the jar decorated with a tiny golden star on its lid. In the background, candy-colored pink, blue, and yellow stone walls and other glass jars of chocolate line the tall wooden shelves.

Today was a very special day. The grand Star Festival was tonight! King Doodle Bum and Zibloo had been waiting all year long. "I can not wait!" said King Doodle Bum, bouncing up and down. "There will be dancing and singing and falling stars!" He grabbed his favorite glass jar of chocolate treats from the shelf. "Let's have a snack to celebrate!"

A special glass jar lies shattered on a bright tiled floor, broken into jagged pieces, with round chocolate treats scattered all around and a tiny golden star lid resting among the broken glass. In the background, the base of a tall wooden shelf and candy-colored pink, blue, and yellow stone walls are visible.

But then — CRASH! The special glass jar slipped right out of King Doodle Bum's hands. It hit the floor and shattered into pieces. Chocolate treats rolled everywhere. King Doodle Bum stared at the broken glass and the little golden star lid on the floor. That jar was his favorite. His dad had given it to him. "Oh no," he whispered. His lip began to wobble.

King Doodle Bum, a small king wearing a golden crown and a purple velvet robe, stands frozen with wide shocked eyes and his mouth hanging open, his hands limp at his sides. In the background, a tall arched window shows dark gray storm clouds rolling across the sky, blocking the swirling stars.

Before King Doodle Bum could even clean up, a royal messenger came running in. "The Star Festival is canceled!" the messenger cried. "A big storm is coming tonight. No dancing. No singing. No falling stars." King Doodle Bum's eyes went wide. No Star Festival? The one thing he had waited for all year — gone?

King Doodle Bum, a small king wearing a golden crown and a purple velvet robe, stomps his foot hard on the tiled floor with his fists clenched, his face scrunched up and bright red, tears streaming down his round cheeks. In the background, dark shadows fill the warm castle hall as storm light flickers through the tall arched windows.

All of the bad things piled up at once, like a huge wave crashing over him. King Doodle Bum felt sad. He felt angry. He felt like stomping and crying and hiding all at the same time. His face turned red and hot. He stomped his feet — STOMP, STOMP, STOMP — and tears ran down his cheeks. "It is NOT fair!" he yelled. The feelings were so big they made his whole body shake.

Zibloo, a small bright-green alien with big round sparkly purple eyes, two drooping wiggly antennae, and a worried frown, gently reaches out a three-fingered hand toward King Doodle Bum's trembling hand. In the background, the warm castle hallway stretches ahead with candy-colored pink, blue, and yellow stone walls.

Zibloo watched with worried eyes. The little alien's antennae drooped down low. Zibloo did not know how to help. "King Doodle Bum, you are shaking," Zibloo said softly. "I do not know what to do. But I know someone who might." Zibloo took King Doodle Bum's hand. "Let's go find your mom."

A tall, kind queen wearing a flowing sky-blue gown and a silver tiara kneels down with her arms open wide, her warm brown eyes soft and gentle, as King Doodle Bum, a small king wearing a golden crown and a purple velvet robe, runs toward her with tears on his cheeks. In the background, a cozy reading room with overstuffed cushions, a flickering fireplace, and tall bookshelves.

They found the Queen in the cozy reading room. She saw King Doodle Bum's red, teary face and opened her arms wide. He ran right to her. "I broke my jar and the festival is canceled and everything is RUINED!" he cried. The Queen held him close. "Oh, my love," she said gently. "You are feeling so many things at once. Can you tell me what they are?"

King Doodle Bum, a small king wearing a golden crown and a purple velvet robe, sits on the lap of a tall, kind queen wearing a flowing sky-blue gown and a silver tiara, his cheeks still pink from crying, his lips pursed as he blows out a slow breath. In the background, the cozy reading room glows warmly with firelight and soft cushions.

King Doodle Bum sniffled. "I feel... sad. And mad. And scared that the sad won't go away." The Queen nodded slowly. "Those are big feelings. And it is okay to feel all of them at once." She smiled. "Let's try something. Pretend you are blowing on hot chocolate — nice and slow." King Doodle Bum took a deep breath in... and blew out slow and soft. In... and out. In... and out.

Zibloo, a small bright-green alien with big round sparkly purple eyes, two wiggly antennae, and a soft caring smile, gently pats the arm of King Doodle Bum, a small king wearing a golden crown and a purple velvet robe, who looks tired but calmer. In the background, the cozy reading room with overstuffed cushions and warm firelight.

After a few slow breaths, the huge wave of feelings did not go away. But it got a little smaller. And a little softer. Like a loud song turning quiet. "It still hurts," King Doodle Bum said. "I know," said the Queen. "Big feelings take time. You do not have to make them go away. Just let them be, and they will get gentler." Zibloo patted King Doodle Bum's arm. "I will stay right here with you," Zibloo said.

A tiny golden star lid from a broken jar rests on a soft pillow beside King Doodle Bum, a small king wearing pajamas and a golden crown tilted on his head, tucked under a cozy blanket. In the background, a castle bedroom with candy-colored stone walls and a tall arched window showing dark stormy skies.

By bedtime, King Doodle Bum still felt a little sad. But it was a quiet kind of sad now, not the stomping kind. The Queen tucked him in and kissed his forehead. "You were very brave today," she said. "Feeling big feelings is hard work." King Doodle Bum nodded. "Maybe we can fix the jar tomorrow?" he asked. The Queen smiled. "We can try."

Through a tall arched castle window, dark gray storm clouds part just slightly to reveal one single bright glowing star in a tiny patch of deep blue sky, its light casting a gentle silver glow. In the background, the edges of dark swirling storm clouds frame the small opening of glittering night sky.

Zibloo climbed up next to King Doodle Bum, and they both looked out the tall window. The storm clouds were still there, but just at the edge — a tiny crack had opened up. And through it, one bright star peeked through, humming its soft little song. Zibloo's antennae perked up. "Look," Zibloo whispered. "It waited for us." King Doodle Bum smiled a small, real smile. Tomorrow was a brand-new day.

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