Bedtime Stories | Dr. Ellie and the Little Mouse

Dr. Ellie and the Little Mouse. In a green jungle clearing stood a small clinic with wide windows and flower pots on the sill. Inside lived Dr. Ellie, the elephant doctor. She was big, gentle, and always ready to help. Every morning, she polished her stethoscope and said, Today I'll make someone feel better. One morning, Dr. Ellie heard a soft, squeaky cough outside her door. When she peeked out, she saw a tiny gray mouse holding his chest and looking pale. Oh dear, said Dr. Ellie kindly. You don't look well. Come inside, little one. But the mouse froze. His whiskers twitched, and his tiny feet shook. He whispered, You're so big. What if you step on me? Dr. Ellie knelt down very slowly, her ears flopping gently. She spoke in the softest voice she could manage. I may be big, but I have the gentlest touch. I promise I'll be careful with you. Still, the mouse hesitated. So Dr. Ellie placed her stethoscope on her own chest, and let the mouse listen to her big, steady heartbeat. Thump, thump, thump, thump. The mouse's eyes widened. It sounds calm. Like a drum, he said. Finally, the mouse crept onto the edge of Dr. Ellie's desk. She carefully checked his tiny heartbeat, gave him a spoonful of warm honey medicine, and wrapped him in a soft blanket. There, said Dr. Ellie, smiling. Rest, and you'll feel better soon. The mouse felt safe for the first time. He squeaked. Thank you, Dr. Ellie. You're not scary at all. You're wonderful. The next day, the little mouse scampered back to the clinic, this time with a gift. One shiny acorn. It's for you, he said proudly. A thank you gift from someone small, K, to someone big and kind. Dr. Ellie placed the acorn on her shelf and beamed. From that day on, the mouse wasn't afraid anymore. In fact, he became one of her best helpers, carrying tiny notes and medicine to patients who needed them. Please subscribe!