It was a bright, cheerful morning in the jungle clearing where a group of rescued monkeys lived safely and happily. The trees danced in the breeze, colorful butterflies floated above the flowers, and laughter echoed through the leaves. Among the joyful group were three beloved baby monkeys — Lily, Leo, and Rainbow — and their older friend, Monkey Libby, who often acted like their big sister.
Lily was the smallest of the three, with soft brown fur, sparkling eyes, and a sweet nature. Everyone adored her. She loved climbing low branches, nibbling on bananas, and cuddling with the others during nap time. Leo and Rainbow were her playmates, always running and tumbling by her side.
But one day, something unexpected happened.
The babies were playing near the garden edge while Libby watched over them. Lily spotted a shiny bug crawling in the grass and, full of curiosity, toddled after it. The others were distracted chasing butterflies, and Libby was gathering fruit. No one noticed Lily wander just a little too far — right near a thorny bush hidden in the tall grass.
Suddenly, a sharp cry broke the peaceful morning. “Eeek!”
Libby looked up immediately. She saw Lily sitting on the ground, holding her tiny foot and crying in pain. She had stepped on a sharp thorn hidden in the grass. Her soft paw was bleeding, and her eyes filled with tears.
“God help… poor baby Lily!” Libby cried out as she rushed to her.
Leo and Rainbow heard the commotion and hurried over. Their playful energy instantly turned into worry. Rainbow tried to comfort Lily by gently patting her back, while Leo brought over a soft leaf as if to help.
Libby carefully scooped Lily into her arms and rushed her to the caretakers at the sanctuary. The humans, kind and gentle, cleaned Lily’s wound, removed the thorn, and wrapped her little paw in soft gauze. Though Lily whimpered from the pain, she clung to Libby for comfort.
The whole jungle seemed to go quiet for a while — everyone waiting to hear if Lily would be okay.
Thankfully, the injury was not serious, just painful. The caretakers said she would be back to playing in a couple of days. All she needed was rest, love, and time to heal.
Back in the monkey house, Leo and Rainbow stayed close to her, sharing their snacks and snuggling by her side. Libby never left her, grooming her gently and making sure she felt safe.
That day, the monkeys learned something important: how quickly things can change, and how powerful it is to have friends who care.
Lily soon smiled again, her paw healing more each day. With her little bandage, she looked even cuter — a brave baby monkey who went through a scare and came out stronger, thanks to love, friendship, and a bit of help from above.
