Lila was a little puffin who lived on a rocky cliff in Iceland. She loved watching the Northern Lights dance across the sky. Every night, they shimmered and swirled in greens, pinks, and purples, and Lila would giggle with delight. But she kept her giggles to herself. She thought the lights were *her* special secret.
One chilly evening, a little arctic fox named Finn sat alone, looking glum. He couldn’t see the lights very well from where he was, tucked behind a large snowdrift. Lila noticed him, but she hesitated. She didn’t want to share her beautiful lights with anyone. 'They might not think they're as wonderful as I do,' she worried.
Old Man Hroar, a wise walrus with a long, white mustache, saw Lila watching Finn. He waddled over and said gently, “The Northern Lights are beautiful, aren’t they, Lila? But beauty is always brighter when it’s shared.”
Lila thought about this. She flew down and landed near Finn. “Hi,” she chirped shyly. “Do you… do you want to see the lights better?” Finn’s ears perked up. “Oh, yes, please!”
Lila flew up high and began to dance and twirl amongst the lights, calling out, “Look, Finn! Look at the green one! And the pink one that looks like a ribbon!” Finn’s eyes sparkled with wonder. He had never seen the lights so clearly before. He wagged his tail and barked happily.
Soon, other little animals – a snowy owl, a playful seal, and even a grumpy-looking arctic hare – gathered around to watch with Lila and Finn. Lila realized Old Man Hroar was right. The lights *were* much brighter and more joyful with friends.
As the Northern Lights faded with the coming dawn, Lila snuggled close to Finn. “Sharing is much more fun than keeping things to yourself,” she said with a happy sigh. Finn licked her cheek. “The lights are even more magical when we watch them together!”
From that night on, Lila and Finn always watched the Northern Lights together, inviting all their friends to share in the wonder. And every time the lights danced, Lila remembered that the greatest treasures are always best when shared with those you love.