When the village rooster goes missing just before sunrise, little Nina and her goat set out on a countryside quest to bring back the morning!

Introduction:

Village life is full of rhythm, nature, and sweet surprises. Nina and the Missing Rooster of Sunflower Village is a heartwarming tale of friendship, problem-solving, and how even the smallest villagers can make a big difference. It’s a perfect bedtime or classroom read for children who love gentle countryside adventures.

Full Story:

In the cozy little Sunflower Village, mornings began with Ruffo the Rooster’s loud, proud “Cock-a-doodle-doo!”

His crow woke the farmers, the milkmaids, and even the cows.

But one morning… there was silence.

No Ruffo. No crow. No sunrise.

The sky stayed sleepy blue. The villagers stayed in bed.

But not Nina.

Nina was only six years old, but she had sharp eyes and a heart full of curiosity.

“If Ruffo won’t bring back the morning, I will!” she declared.

With her mischievous goat, Pickle, she tiptoed into the quiet village square.

The Clues Begin

She found Ruffo’s feathers by the bakery cart.

Then tiny footprints heading toward the apple orchard.

There, she met Grandpa Shyam, picking apples early.

“Seen Ruffo?” Nina asked.

Grandpa pointed. “Something flew toward the old windmill.”

At the windmill, they found… feathers and corn crumbs.

“That’s Ruffo’s favorite snack!” Nina exclaimed.

Pickle bleated in agreement.

Suddenly, they heard muffled clucking.

The Rooster’s Surprise

Behind the windmill, they discovered a wooden crate covered with a tablecloth.

Inside was Ruffo—happy as ever—sitting on a nest of straw, watching over three tiny chicks.

“Ruffo! You’re a daddy!” Nina giggled.

It turns out Ruffo had gone quiet to care for his babies.

“But we need you to wake up the village,” Nina whispered.

Ruffo gave a proud little “bawk!” and nodded.

A New Kind of Morning

That morning, Nina carried the crate to the village square.

Ruffo stood tall, fluffed his feathers, and gave the loudest “Cock-a-doodle-doo!” the village had ever heard.

Windows opened. Doors creaked.

Villagers clapped, laughed, and stretched under the waking sun.

And from then on, the village didn’t just wake to Ruffo’s crow…

They woke to chirps, peeps, and laughter—because Ruffo never crowed alone again.

Moral:

Even the smallest voice can wake a village. And sometimes, the quietest moments bring the biggest surprises.

Conclusion:

Nina and the Missing Rooster of Sunflower Village is a charming tale that teaches kids about initiative, gentle leadership, and how nature has its own rhythms. It celebrates the warmth of village life, the wonder of animals, and the joy of new beginnings. Whether at bedtime or in the classroom, this story leaves children with a smile and a sense of curiosity about the world.