Once upon a time, in a cozy little hole in a big, old oak tree, lived a tiny mouse named Moody. Moody was a very grumpy mouse. He was always moody, no matter what. He'd snarl at the sun for being too bright, and he'd growl at the wind for being too breezy.
One day, a pesky little squirrel named Sammy decided to visit Moody. Sammy was a very cheerful squirrel, always jumping and playing. He loved to chat and tell stories. Moody, however, was not amused. He grumbled and snarled at Sammy, telling him to go away.
"But why are you so grumpy, Moody?" Sammy asked. "It's a beautiful day!"
Moody sighed. "It's just not my day," he said. "Everything is wrong."
"Why don't we try something fun?" Sammy suggested. "Let's draw pictures!"
Moody thought about it. He didn't really like to draw, but he was so bored that he agreed. Sammy got out a bunch of crayons and paper, and they started to draw.
Moody was surprised at how much fun he was having. He drew pictures of himself riding a bicycle, flying a kite, and even becoming a superhero. As he drew, he started to feel happier and happier.
When they were finished, Sammy showed Moody his picture. It was a beautiful picture of a squirrel playing in a tree. Moody smiled. "That's a great picture, Sammy," he said. "I like it."
Then, Moody showed Sammy his picture. Sammy's eyes widened. "Wow, Moody! That's amazing!" he exclaimed. "You're a really good artist."
Moody blushed. "Thanks," he said. "I guess I just needed a little encouragement."
From that day on, Moody was no longer so moody. He learned that sometimes, all you need is a little fun and a good friend to brighten your day. And he also learned that he was a pretty good artist!
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