River's Special Valentines

Tiger River woke up feeling extra happy—it was Valentine’s Day! He had spent all week making special cards for each of his friends. He decorated them with bright colors, cute drawings, and kind words about why he loved being their friend.

“These aren’t just any Valentine’s cards,” he said, placing them carefully in his bag. “They’re reminders of all the fun times we’ve shared!”

With a big smile, he set off to find his friends.

First, he spotted Monkey swinging high in the trees. “Happy Valentine’s Day, Monkey!” River called, holding out a card.

Monkey grabbed it with his tail and flipped it open. “Whoa! You wrote about our banana picnic and the time we climbed the tallest tree in the jungle! This is amazing, River. Thanks!”

Next, River found Wolfy standing on a rock, howling at the sky. “Wolfy, here’s a special Valentine for you!”

Wolfy’s tail wagged as he read it. “You remembered when we built that fort and stayed up late watching the stars? That was one of my favorite nights ever! Thanks, River—this is awesome!”

River’s next stop was Alisha, the cute and kind tiger. She was practicing her big, powerful roar when he handed her the card.

“You remembered when we raced through the meadow and when I taught you how to roar like a real tiger?” Alisha purred happily. “This is the best card ever! I’m keeping it forever!”

Finally, River found Gail sitting peacefully by the river, reading a book. “Gail, I made this for you!”

Gail gently took the card and smiled as she read. “You wrote about our tea parties and all our deep talks by the river. Those are some of my favorite memories too, River. This is so sweet!”

As all his friends gathered around, River’s heart felt warm. “I just wanted you all to know how much I love our friendship,” he said.

Wolfy howled, Monkey cheered, Alisha purred, and Gail gave River a big hug.

“This is the best Valentine’s Day ever!” they all agreed.

And it truly was. 💖🐯