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Little Mo and the Missing Sharpener

For reading together, at every age. Suggested for children ages 5–9 with a grown-up. About 4 minutes to read aloud · 11 illustrated pages

When his favourite sharpener disappears, Little Mo suspects Ethan. Finding it leads to a different discovery — and Mohanji’s guidance on making things right.

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Inspired by Mohanji · Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence.

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Little Mo‌ AND THE MISSING SHARPNER A Seeker in a Sneaker - Guide by the Eternal Presence of Mohanji Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Little Little Mo had a brand-new pencil sharpener. It was bright, colourful and went whirr-whirr-whirr! Little Mo loved it! Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Little Mo took it to school. “Wow! Can I try it?” asked Ethan. He liked it so much, he came back to use it again! Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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That evening, Little Mo opened his bag. His sharpener was gone! He searched his pencil case, his books and his whole bag. Nothing. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Then he remembered Ethan. He liked it the most. Slowly, a thought grew inside Little Mo. Maybe Ethan took it. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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The next morning, Ethan wasn’t at school. Little Mo frowned. Maybe he stayed home because he took it! Now he felt almost sure. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Little Mo bent down to tie his shoe. Something colourful was under his bench. His sharpener! It had been there all along! At lunchtime Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Little Mo was happy—then his smile disappeared. Ethan didn’t take it. “Oh no… I blamed him when he did nothing.” Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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Mohanji’s gentle guidance came: “When you understand a mistake, Little Mo, you have a chance to make it right.” Little Mo felt embarrassed. Ethan doesn’t even know what I thought. Do I really need to tell him? Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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“Maybe not, Little Mo. But you know. A sincere sorry can make your heart lighter.” Little Mo knew what he had to do. “But Ethan doesn’t know…” Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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“I was wrong. I’m sorry.” “It’s okay, Little Mo,” Ethan smiled. Little Mo smiled too. He had learnt, made it right, and moved on with a lighter heart. The next day, Little Mo told Ethan the truth. Guru. Guide. Eternal Presence MOHANJI

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How can we tell the difference between what we know and what we imagine? What could help us pause before blaming someone?

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