Chotu the bean bag chair is losing his fluff! How will he give the kids cozy hugs?

Narrator: Female

Story Begins: 3:43

Chair Care Excerpt:

It was a calm, quiet morning at the elementary school. In his cozy corner near the bookshelf, Chotu the Cheer-Up Chair slowly woke up from a long night’s rest. The big, purple beanbag chair smiled, feeling the warm sunbeams that shined through the window. Chotu enjoyed this peaceful time of morning. He could hear the soft chirps of birds outside the window and the gentle tick-tock of the classroom clock. It was nice to have a small moment of stillness before beginning his day. He liked to think that having this time to himself made him even more ready to give a big, comfy hug to anyone who needed one.

Chotu had a special job at the school, and he took it very seriously. When the children felt worried, tired, or a little bit sad, they could plop down into Chotu’s soft, cushiony fluff and feel better. Even the teachers liked visiting Chotu too, especially when they needed a moment to rest their busy minds. Every time someone settled into him, Chotu felt happy and useful, knowing he was helping make someone’s day a little brighter. That’s why everyone at school called Chotu the Cheer-Up Chair.

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