On a small island not far from Australia, in the jungle, baby animals hatched from eggs: each one in its own nest. One was born to a mother dinosaur, and the other to a mother platypus.
When the babies grew a little stronger, they wanted to know what interesting things were around them? One day their mothers went out to find food, and the babies decided to explore.
The little dinosaur climbed out of his home. At first, he was afraid to go far, but then he heard the singing of birds, calmed down, and bravely walked forward.
Everything around him made him happy, until he realized he was lost. The little dinosaur became scared and wanted to cry, but he thought: "I can't cry, I'm so big. What if someone sees or hears me - they'll laugh at me."
He sat down next to a large fern and began to think about what to do next.
The little platypus was also enjoying the nature of the jungle, but after a while realized he couldn't find the way back to his nest. He stopped under a tall fern and cried.
Mama, mama, where are you? I want to go home!
The little dinosaur looked around and saw a strange creature. He decided to approach it.
Who are you? Why are you crying? - he asked.
I'm the Little Platypus. I hatched from an egg not long ago. I decided to take a walk and got lost, - the Little Platypus sobbed, - and who are you?
I'm the Little Dinosaur. I also hatched recently and also got lost, - answered the Little Dinosaur. - Well, why are you crying so loudly? There's no one here but me. You need to calm down.
How can I not cry! I lost my home and my mama! I'm so small, I'm afraid of everything! - and the Little Platypus squeaked even louder.
Let me give you a ride on my back. I'm so tall. Maybe you'll see your home, - decided the Little Dinosaur to calm the scaredy-cat.
The Little Platypus, without thinking twice, climbed up the dinosaur's tail onto his back and settled in comfortably. The babies walked through the jungle for a long time. They admired the flowers, vines, and bird songs. Suddenly the Little Platypus squeaked with joy.
Home, my home! I see it, there it is, ahead!
The Little Dinosaur quickened his pace, but thought to himself: "It's a shame his home is already found. It was so nice for us to walk together and not scary at all."
When the restless ones got closer, they were very surprised by what they saw: their mothers were sitting together!
Where have you two gone, you rascals? Where should we look for you? Did the crocodiles eat you? - the mothers lamented.
No, no! - cried the babies. - The crocodiles didn't eat us. We're here!
The mothers hugged their babies, scolded them a little, but were very happy.
Where were you?
We were just walking, getting to know the jungle, - said the Little Platypus bravely, completely forgetting his fears, - but we won't go there alone anymore. We give you our word!
It turned out that the Little Dinosaur and the Little Platypus lived next door to each other. When it was time to go home, the Little Platypus said to the Little Dinosaur: "Let's be friends! You're very brave! You're a real friend!"
The Little Dinosaur was very pleased to hear such words, and he decided that he would never be afraid again and would always help the small ones. After all, he was brave!
After this walk, the babies became very close friends. They often played together, but never went far again, so as not to upset their mothers.
