
Once upon a time, there was an alligator who was very independent. She didn't need help from anyone and she loved living on her own.
One day, she found a young girl who had lost her way. The alligator saw that she was very sad and decided to give her a hug. The young girl was so happy that somebody had been kind to her that she hugged the alligator back.
The alligator was surprised and a little scared at first. But after the hug, she felt warm and happy too. Now whenever the young girl got lost and was feeling sad she would go and find the alligator and give her a hug.
The alligator soon realised why hugs were so important. Not only did they make people feel better, but they also made her feel happy and less independent. The alligator was now sure that kind hugs were the best way to show people that they are never alone.
