Once upon a time, there was a young girl named [Mia](R7544Q57) who had curly brown hair and loved to dance. But sometimes, [Mia](R7544Q57) felt lonely because she found it hard to make friends.

One day at the playground, some girls with shiny hairclips and big bows came over to her. They had bright smiles, and [Mia](R7544Q57) was excited to play with them.

The new friends liked [Mia](R7544Q57), but they started asking her to do things she didn’t want to do, like taking candy from her little brother’s jar or being unkind to others.

[Mia](R7544Q57) felt unhappy but didn’t know what to say. At home, she told her mom and dad everything. They hugged her and told her, 'It’s okay to say no when something feels wrong.'

The next day, the girls told [Mia](R7544Q57) to tease another girl who was playing on the swings. [Mia](R7544Q57) remembered what her parents said and took a deep breath. 'No,' she said firmly.

The girls frowned and walked away, but [Mia](R7544Q57) felt amazing. It wasn’t scary to say no after all. She smiled as she walked over to the girl on the swings and asked, 'Can I play with you?'

The new friend, [Lily](D34GSWTH), said yes, and together they laughed and played on the slide. [Mia](R7544Q57) realized that kind friends made her heart happy.

That evening, [Mia](R7544Q57) told her parents about her new friend. They were so proud of her for being brave and kind.

[Mia](R7544Q57) learned that it’s important to stand up for herself and to choose friends who are kind. Saying no wasn’t always easy, but it was a superpower that felt good to use!

From then on, [Mia](R7544Q57) made friends who made her feel safe and happy. And she always remembered to say no when something didn’t feel right. The end.