🐔 Aaku ,the Hen, is now Assetive

In the little barnyard of Pecksville, there lived a tiny hen named Aaku.

Aaku was kind. Aaku was polite.
But most of all... Aaku said YES to everything.

😵 “Too Many Yesses!”

“Can you sit on all her eggs?”

“Yes…” said Aaku, sitting on 27 eggs. Her tail feathers were very confused.

“Can you clean the pig’s sunglasses?”

“Sure…” she said, wiping mud off fancy shades.

“Can you perform the goose’s love poem in a tap dance?”

“Absolutely,” Aaku said, already dizzy from tapping.

Aaku smiled on the outside…
But inside, she felt like scrambled eggs. 🍳

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🦉 Enter: Professor Awwah the Owl

One day, Aaku was so tired she walked into a tree.

BONK! 🌳

Above her sat a wise old owl with tiny glasses: Professor Awwah.

“Whoa,” said the owl. “You look extra scrambled.”

“I just want everyone to be happy,” Aaku whispered.

“But what about your happiness?” asked Professor Awwah.

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📘 A Quick Lesson from the Owl Awwah

Professor Awwah opened his tiny book:

“How to Speak Up Without Yelling (or Crying in a Nest).”

🐤 1. What Is Assertiveness?

“Assertiveness means saying what you feel—clearly and kindly,” said the owl.

“Not hiding it. Not shouting it. Just saying it. Like a smart chicken.”

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🐥 2. The Four Ways Animals Talk

🪶 Passive = Always says yes, even when they want to say no. 

( That was Aaku - Passive )
🦅 Aggressive = Yells like a goose with a toothache.

🦚 Passive-Aggressive = Smiles, but is secretly mad.

🦉 Assertive = Calm, clear, and honest. Like… a cool owl.

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🐣 3. Why It’s Hard

• Aaku was scared of fights.

• She wanted everyone to like her.

• She thought saying “no” meant being mean.

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🐓 4. Why It’s Worth It

• Less stress (no more goose poems!).

• More confidence.

• Real friendships.

• And no more feather ironing for Rooster Roy!

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🎉 Aaku Says “NO” for the First Time!

The next morning, Rooster Roy walked in with glitter in his feathers.

“Aaku! Can you iron my tail for the dance tonight?” he asked.

Aaku stood tall, puffed her chest, and said:

“No, Roy. I’ve got my own plans. Maybe ask Duckie!”

Roy blinked.
Nothing broke.
Nobody exploded.

In fact… Duckie said, “I LOVE ironing feathers!”

Aaku felt… awesome.

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🐔 Aaku’s New Life

• She said no when she was tired.

• She told the truth—even if it wasn’t easy.

• She made decisions without overthinking.

• And she stopped saying “sorry” when she didn’t need to!

She even put up a sign on her nest:

🐤 “No Cluckin’ Around! This Hen Speaks Up!”

🌟 The Moral of This Story

• You can be kind and still speak up.

• Saying “no” is not mean—it’s being honest.

• You don’t have to be loud to be strong.

• Even a tiny hen can change her world with one brave “No!”