The Otter Pup Who Was Good at Nothing

Nibs siblings could dive deep and crack shells and race like lightning — Nib could do none of it. A gentle bedtime story about feeling outshined by everyone around you, until the calm, steady thing you do best turns out to be the rarest gift of all. For every little one who feels like they have no talent.

The Otter Pup Who Was Good at Nothing — an animated bedtime story for kids

Nibs siblings dove and cracked and raced. Her siblings shined at everything they tried. Nib dove, but came up far too soon.

She dropped shell after shell, cracking none. Nib thought she was good at nothing. She sat apart, watching them play without her.

Then a tiny pup drifted into the current. Her siblings dove fast but missed him. Nib slipped into the water to help.

Only Nib could float still and cradle him. She held him safe until the current passed. Her siblings gathered close, amazed and grateful.

Her gift was the gentlest one of all.

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