Garbedean just wants to play soccer, but a moment with his friend Delilah — who’s terrified of having her nails trimmed — becomes a beautiful lesson in patience and empathy. Guided by Old Nana’s advice to “get mighty curious,” Garbedean discovers how listening deeply can turn fear into understanding.

Takeaways:

• Don't try to fix feelings — try to understand them.

• Everyone carries their own “why” inside.

• Empathy grows stronger through curiosity.