Ryers Readers - Bronco and Friends: A Party to Remember

Episode Date: August 16, 2023

Our differences make each of us special. Bronco learns that what makes him unique is just what his friends needed!

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Before we get into the story, do you want to know a fun fact? Did you know that baby goats, called kids, all have a unique call and scent? The mommy goat recognizes each kid by the way they sound and smell, not by the way they look. Pretty cool, huh? Okay, story time. Today, we have a very special Ryer's Reader's Reader's request from Kaya. Kaya would like to hear,

Bronco and Friends, A Party to Remember, by Tim Tebow. I hope you enjoy this story, Kaya. Let's do this. Wake up, squirrel shrieked. The party is tonight. Do you have your puzzle piece?

Bronco squinted one eye open. I've got mine. Bronco padded the soft grass. Where are my glasses? Suddenly, he remembered something. important. Days earlier he received a card. It read, Come find our special party full of music, fun, and treats. We'll have a big old puzzle, though it won't yet be complete. Yours is the missing piece. That is no mystery. You'll

find it when you realize you are made purposefully. Because Bronco had terrible vision, he didn't think he was special enough to go to the party, so he'd thrown out the invitation. I guess I'm not going, Bronco told Squirrel. Yet deep inside his heart, he really, really wanted to. At least try to find your puzzle piece. It's out there somewhere. We all have one. You don't want to miss the party, Bronco. Bronco's heart began to race. He slapped on his glasses and pawed through the dog dish. No puzzle piece. He dug around the yard. Nothing. Using his special gift of sniff, his ears attuned to the tiniest sound, Bronco widened his search. Dore me fa solati. Chipmunk called out to Bronco. I'm practicing my scales for the karaoke contest at the party. I want to win. Wow, great pitch. As he walked on, Bronco saw a pig testing out his tap shoes.

Oh no, Robin called. Watch out, Bronco! Bronco tumbled onto something soft. Chelsea the rabbit sighed deeply. I'm so sorry, my long ears are always getting in the way. Bronco gathered Chelsea's ears off the path and gently placed them behind her. Are you going to the party? he asked.

I'd like to, Chelsea answered, but I don't know where it is, and anyway, I have no one to go with. Why not come with me? It's always better together. Bronco's ears twitched. Is someone crying? Then wiped away a tear. What's wrong? Bronco asked.

I'm supposed to go to the party, but my wing is broken. I can't carry my puzzle piece and I definitely can't fly. Hop on one of my ears and come with us, Chelsea offered. Bronco is showing me the way. Ethan hopped up and giggled, tickled by Chelsea's long and fuzzy ears. The trio traveled on together. Bronco sniffed ahead for the missing puzzle piece.

Ah, ah, ah, acho! Bronco said, what was that? Embarrassed, a goat slunk to the ground. Are you okay, Alexis? chirped Ethan. I sneeze too loud and I scare everyone away, the goat said. I've been invited to the party, but I don't think anyone would want me there. We do, Bronco said. On the gang walked.

Bronco's nose led the way, searching for the party. and his puzzle piece. My ears are so heavy, Chelsea fussed. I don't know how much longer I can hop. But I really want to go to the party, Ethan whispered. I'm so hungry. A-choo! Alexis interrupted herself with another sneeze.

Let's go, friends, we can't stop now. But as Bronco sniffed onward, he looked at his friends and sighed. What if I let them down? This is too hard, Bronco yelped. I don't think I'll ever find my puzzle piece, and I don't know the way to the party. You can do this, Bronco, his friends chorused. I wouldn't even be here if it weren't for you, Chelsea said. I wouldn't be here if it weren't for you finding Chelsea.

Ethan chirped. I wouldn't be here if you hadn't invited me along. Alexis bleated. Maybe I am here for a reason, Bronco thought. A-choo! Alexis sneezed so big and so loud, the branches swished open and... Wait, what is that? I smell pizza.

Are those lights? I hear music! The party! Critters of all kinds paraded down a velvety red carpet with glittering lights. It was a celebration like no other. They couldn't wait to go inside. Bronco's heart fell. He still hadn't found his puzzle piece. Sadly, Bronco turned to leave. Colby, the handsome host in his natural tucks, waved at Bronco. Looking for this? The pooch leapt with joy. Bronco, you helped each of your friends get here today thanks to your special gifts of sniff and hearing.

Each creature is born unique. Our differences make us special, and someone special, like you, is always able to do great things. Bronco paused beside a grand table with the giant puzzle. His was the missing piece everyone was waiting for. Are you ready to celebrate? Colby asked. Now it's time to party. Hop on, Chelsea announced to Ethan and his tiny friends as she flapped her giant ears. Alexis gobbled up some tasty treats before she needed to sneeze again. Bronco, Colby said. I heard you have a side hustle mixing beats.

Just show me where the DJ booth is. Later that night, under a beautiful starry sky, the four friends walked home. They beamed and giggled as they shared their favorite moments from their party to remember. The end. Don't forget to stick around to see if you can answer today's paying attention question. Before you go, can you finish this sentence? Alexis the goat could not stop if you said sneezing. You did it! Great job! You sure were paying attention. I hope you enjoyed that story.

I wonder what we're going to read next. Bye, Kaya!