From the Heart

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Tiana walked out the door to see Sofia's friends. Everyone was wondering where Sofia had gone.

"Where could she be?" Amber asked. Everyone was worried about Sofia.

Tiana showed up and said, "Hello there." The kids turned around and gasped in amazement.

"I'm Tiana, and Sofia sent me here to talk to you," Tiana said.

"You know where Sofia is?" James asked.

"She's in her room, and she told me that she's not very happy with her birthday party," Tiana explained. "She says everything is too extravagant for her."

"Well, Sofia wouldn't be unhappy if it wasn't for Amber," Jun declared.

Everyone glared at Amber—they knew it was her fault Sofia wasn't having a happy birthday.

"Isn't there anyone here who brought something simple for Sofia?" Tiana asked.

Hugo raised his hand. "I guess Sofia barely noticed the little gift I made her because she's overwhelmed with all these fancy gifts," he remarked.

"Probably, and maybe this little present would help her feel better," Tiana said.

"Do you really think Sofia would like it?" Hugo asked.

"Absolutely, mostly because you made it with all your heart," Tiana assured him. "You see, when it comes to finding the perfect gift..." To really help the kids understand, Tiana started to sing as she escorted them to Sofia's room.

It doesn't matter if it's large or small

It doesn't matter what the color is at all

A gift you'd find inside a store high on a shelf

Or something simple that you made all by yourself

It could be plainly wrapped or trimmed with silver bows

A huge bouquet or a single rose

What matters from the start

The most important part

A gift should come from the heart

The smallest gift can seem just like a dream come true

And why it's special is because it comes from you

What makes the difference is the feeling and the thought

For that's a gift that can't be bought

What matters from the start

The most important part

The gift should come from your heart

The kids started to understand what Tiana meant.

"Okay, thanks, Tiana," Hugo smiled.

As Hugo entered Sofia's bedroom, Tiana magically disappeared.

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