The Glowworm Who Was Afraid to Shine

Lumi hid her light so no one would look, and glowed for no one at all in the dark. A gentle bedtime story about being afraid to be seen, and the lost little beetle who needed just one small light to follow home. For every little one afraid to shine.

The Glowworm Who Was Afraid to Shine — an animated bedtime story for kids

Lumi hid her light so none would look. Other glowworms glowed bright for everyone to see. At the meadow gathering, everyone showed their light.

Lumi let a small glow slip, then hid. Heads turned as she vanished into the grass. She crept deeper into the tall, dark grass.

In the dark, she glowed for no one. The meadow glittered with light, far from her. A tiny beetle wandered lost in the maze.

The far lights were too dim to follow. A lost beetle needed one small light. Step by step, her light led the way.

Now Lumi shines, lighting the way for many.

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