Elara loved exploring the big, green park near her house. Every afternoon, after her snacks, she'd put on her favorite red boots and set off on a new adventure.
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One sunny Tuesday, as Elara was pretending to be a brave explorer discovering new lands, something shiny caught her eye under a giant oak tree.
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It was a beautiful, sparkly bracelet! It had tiny, colorful beads that shimmered in the sunlight. Elara picked it up carefully. "Wow!" she whispered.
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Elara imagined how nice it would be to wear the bracelet. It would look perfect with her favorite blue dress! She could show it to all her friends.
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But then, a little voice inside her head spoke. "This isn't yours, Elara," it said. "Someone must be very sad to have lost it."
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Elara knew what she had to do. She decided to take the bracelet to Mrs. Lyra, who worked at the park's lost and found office. Mrs. Lyra always knew what to do.
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Mrs. Lyra smiled kindly when Elara explained. "That was very honest of you, Elara," she said. "Let's put it here, and the owner will surely come looking for it."
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The next day, Elara went back to the park. She saw Mrs. Lyra talking to a woman who looked very happy. The woman was wearing the sparkly bracelet!
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"Thank you so much, little one!" the woman said to Elara. "This bracelet was a special gift. You are a truly honest girl." She gave Elara a big, warm hug.
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Elara felt a warm glow inside. It felt even better than wearing the sparkly bracelet herself. Being honest was the best adventure of all!
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