Little baby monkey Daniela clung tightly to a low-hanging branch, her tiny heart pounding in fear. She had been happily playing in the warm sunlight when suddenly, Dolly and Dee Dee appeared, their mischievous eyes gleaming. Without warning, they grabbed her tiny arms, tugging and pulling.
“Let me go!” Daniela squeaked, but her cries were met with laughter.
Dolly yanked at Daniela’s fur while Dee Dee wrapped an arm around her neck, squeezing just tight enough to make her struggle. Tears welled up in Daniela’s big, innocent eyes. She kicked her tiny legs, trying to break free, but the older monkeys were much stronger.
The jungle around them buzzed with life—birds chirped, leaves rustled in the breeze—but no one came to help. Daniela’s tiny hands trembled as she reached out for anything to hold onto.
Just as she thought she couldn’t take it anymore, a loud screech echoed through the trees. It was Mama! She had seen everything. With fierce determination, she leaped down from a tree, her sharp gaze locked onto Dolly and Dee Dee.
The two troublemakers instantly released Daniela and scurried away. Daniela fell onto the soft grass, gasping for breath. Mama scooped her up, holding her close.
“Shhh, you’re safe now,” she whispered, stroking Daniela’s soft fur.
Daniela buried her face in Mama’s chest, feeling warmth and protection. The fear slowly melted away as Mama gently rocked her.
From that day on, Daniela knew—no matter what happened, no matter how cruel others could be—Mama would always be there to protect her.
And that thought made her feel brave.
