Orphie Rose was always a quiet little duckling. While his siblings quacked and peeped, Orphie struggled to make a sound. Whenever he wanted to communicate with his parents or siblings, it turned into a guessing game of charades. His family would tilt their heads, trying to figure out what Orphie needed—was he hungry? Tired? Sad? It was always a bit of a mystery.
Things stayed this way until one sunny afternoon when Auntie Tigris came to keep him company. Tigris was a graceful and clever duck, presented at duck shows in creative gowns, known for her curiosity and love of dance. After watching Orphie for a while, she noticed something interesting—whenever he wanted to express himself, his tiny webbed feet would shuffle and tap on the ground in rhythmic patterns, as if he were performing a little dance.
Tigris had an idea. She gently took Orphie aside and showed him how to turn those taps into a tappy dance—a special way to communicate without words. At first, it was just simple rhythms—one tap for yes, two taps for no—but soon Orphie began to learn more intricate patterns to express how he felt. His little feet, which Goosey fondly called his “cheese feet” because of their yellow hue, became his voice.
Day by day, Orphie grew more confident in his tappy dance. He would tap out soft, gentle rhythms when he was feeling shy or sad, and lively, upbeat dances when he was excited or happy. His family was amazed by how expressive Orphie had become, especially Goosey Gray. No longer did they have to guess what their little duckling wanted; Orphie could now “talk” to them in his own unique way.
As time passed, Orphie’s tappy dance became not only a form of communication but also a beautiful way to connect with the world around him. His cheese feet tapped out stories, feelings, and dreams if they didn’t took him other places in a speedy way. All thanks to Auntie Tigris and her keen eye for helping Orphie find his own voice—one tap at a time.
HONK HONK 🪿
