Ethan the elephant was feeling very sad. He had a disfigured trunk and was afraid no one would want to be his friend. Every day, he watched other animals play together. He wished he could join them, but he was too scared. One day, he decided to go for a walk to clear his mind.

As Ethan walked through the forest, he met Nola, a cute bunny. Nola smiled and asked Ethan why he looked so sad. Ethan told her about his trunk and his fear of making friends. Nola listened carefully and said, 'Your trunk doesn't matter to me. I would love to be your friend!' Ethan felt a little better and decided to give it a try.

The next day, Nola introduced Ethan to her friends, Alex the lion cub and Maya the mischievous monkey. At first, Ethan was nervous, but Alex and Maya welcomed him warmly. They played games and laughed together all day. Ethan realized that his new friends liked him for who he was, not for how he looked.

Ethan felt happier than ever before. He learned that true friends accept you just the way you are. With the support of Nola, Alex, and Maya, Ethan began to love himself and his unique trunk. He joined in all the fun and never felt left out again. From that day on, Ethan was proud to be himself.