The Big Invitation

Rainbow Reef sparkled in all colors. Cindy Seahorse arranged corals in her small garden.

"Look!" cried Banana the clownfish. "The Seaweed Circus is coming!"

Cindy twirled in excitement. "I wish I could join."

"You should!" said Banana brightly.

Cindy's heart fluttered with hope and worry.

Glimmer of Hope

Cindy's tiny fins trembled. "But what if they don't like my dance?" she whispered.

Banana the clownfish swam circles around her. "Everyone adores you! Just look at that shimmering coral!"

Cindy glanced and saw dancing hues of blue and pink. She smiled but still felt nervous.

"Let's practice together," said Banana, voice warm like sunshine.

They started swaying in rhythm with the underwater currents, Cindy's heart thumping like a drum.