June 13, 2025 • 16 mins
Siblings Levi and Ivy lie to new friends Eli and Mackenzie about their interests (skateboarding and spicy food) to impress them. Their lies lead to an awkward avoidance, but after confessing, they learn that honesty builds stronger friendships and that differences can lead to new shared experiences.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Welcome in everyone to Lively Lewis Stories. That's right, We're
back with even more awesome adventures with Levi and Ivy.
Set your storytime meter too fun and get ready to
join the Lively Lewis crew.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
All you need is your imagination and we go. I
can't wait. You see were my story?
Speaker 1 (00:17):
Can't just good day? Have you ever wanted to get
more Lively Lewis in.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
Your life, Well we've got you covered.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
Grab an adult and zoom over to Livelylwishop dot.
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Com or just click on the link in our show notes.
Enough about that, let's get too Today's super Live Ay
Lewis story.
Speaker 1 (00:38):
Levi and Ivy waited by the front door, ready to leave. However,
they were more than a bit early for school. They
were excited because it was the first day of school,
but they were even more excited because some new kids
had just moved into their neighborhood and they would finally
have a chance to meet them today at school. The
new kids had just moved in two days earlier and
were so busy helping their parents carry boxes, furniture, and
all kinds of stuff into the house they were never
(01:00):
outside to play. Levin and Ivy saw them a few
times running back and forth for movie trucks to their house.
They didn't want to bother them, so Levi and Ivy
just decided to meet the new kids on the first
day of school. Plus, Levi and Ivy were busy too
during those last few days before school started. They had
to get new school clothes and shoes, new backpacks and
lunch bags, and of course, school supplies. Levi and Ivy
(01:23):
loved getting new school supplies. Pencils, pens, markers, highlighters, notebooks,
and folders. What could be better than the first day
of school with a backpack full of brand new supplies
ready for a great year ahead. Levi was most excited
about a folder he had bought that had a bright
neon sign on the shape of a skateboard. Under the
skateboard there were neon letters that spelt out the words
skate all day now. Just to be clear, Levi had
(01:46):
a skateboard sitting in his garage that he got for
Christmas last year, but he hadn't ever actually wrote it
a day.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
In his life.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
He really wanted to learn, but above everything else, he
thought the idea of skateboarding was really cool. Ivy's new
favor item from her back to school shopping hall had
to be her bright red backpack with glitter stars all
over it. She had misplaced her backpack several times the
year before and knew she needed something bright and eye
catching so it wouldn't happen again. She loved the bright
color and of course, the glitter stars. As Levi and
(02:15):
Ivy waited patiently by the front door, their parents finally
walked downstairs to make their usual first day of school pancakes. Levi, Ivy,
what are you two doing up and all ready for school?
Asked their mom with ya on, you don't have to
be there for another hour and a half as they
normally did on their first day, Levi and Ivy's parents
would walk them to school after having a special pancake breakfast,
(02:36):
but today it seemed like their kids were ready to
head out without them. We're ready for school, but we
haven't eaten any breakfast, answered Ivy with a smile.
Speaker 2 (02:46):
Well that's good.
Speaker 1 (02:47):
It wouldn't be the first day of school without your
special pancake breakfast, so their mom. As she walked into
the kitchen with Levi and Ivy following behind her, she
didn't finish. Mom said Levi. What Ivy meant to say
is we haven't eaten breakfast because.
Speaker 2 (02:59):
We're too excit.
Speaker 1 (03:00):
We just can't wait to get to school and meet
those new kids that just moved in down the street
a couple days ago. Just then, Levi and Ivy's dad
walked into the kitchen, just as surprised as their mom
had been to see Levi and Ivy all ready to go.
Speaker 2 (03:13):
What no pancakes?
Speaker 1 (03:15):
He said, sounding a bit disappointed. I know it's not
my first day of school, but I love eating pancakes
with you guys. Not wanting to disappoint their parents and
realizing that lunch was hours away, and also realizing they
were so excited they hadn't actually packed their lunches, Levi
and Ivy decided to have some pancakes. So why are
you so excited to get to school today, asked Levine
Ivy's dad. The first day is always exciting, but I've
(03:39):
never seen you both this eager to run out the
door on a school day. Levi and Ivy then went
to tell their dad about the new kid that just
moved in. At that point, they seemed kind of mysterious
to Levin Ivy because they had never talked to them before,
and the two days since they moved in. Levi and
Ivy did, however, have some ideas of what they could
be like. I think they like outer space and have
(03:59):
a cotton candy miss in their house, said Ivy. Do
you really think that or are you just hoping they
have a condee candy machine, haus Ivy's mom. She smiled
and ate her pancakes. She loved cotton candy. Well, I
think they're from outer space and have a giant arcade
room in the house, said Levi as he grabbed the syrup.
(04:19):
Those are some great imaginations you kids have, said Levi
and Ivy's dad.
Speaker 2 (04:24):
And I guess you'll see who's right and wrong when
you get to school today.
Speaker 1 (04:28):
Levi and Ivy finished up their pancakes, grabbed their lunches,
their backpacks, and their.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
School supplies, and headed out the door.
Speaker 1 (04:34):
They weren't sure what the new kids would be like,
but they were very excited to find out and maybe
get some cotton candy or a few arcade games out
of it. As they walked to school with their parents
by their side, they kept it lookout for the new kids,
and once they saw them, Levi and Ivy ran as
fast as they could, shouting goodbye to their parents and
disappearing into a sea of kids on the school playground.
There they were, Levi and Ivy would come to find
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out after introducing themselves that the new kids' names were Eli,
who was Levi's age, and Mackenzie, who was Ivy's age.
Welcome to the neighborhood and the school and the town, said,
I've be trying to be as friendly as possible.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Thanks so much, replied Mackenzie.
Speaker 1 (05:09):
Here are the kids we saw a few times watching
us move in right. Yep, we never stopped over because
you always look so busy. We're actually so excited to
meet you two today. We've been up for ours Jon Levi.
That's really cool, replied Eli. Maybe we'll be in the
same class, and even if we're not, maybe we can
(05:29):
ask if you and Ivy can show my sister and
I around this week. Levi and Ivy loved that idea.
Once the bell rang and they went inside, they discovered
that Mackenzie was in Ivy's class and Eli was in
Levi's class. Eli, you can sit right next to me,
called out Levi as he walked into the classroom. As
Eli walked over to take his seat, Levi grabbed his
favorite skateboard folder out of his backpack and put on
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his desk, along with some pens and pencils. Wow, great, boulder,
said Eli. I love skateboarding. I've been riding since I
was five. Do you skate two?
Speaker 2 (06:00):
Lebe I thought that was awesome. Skateboarding at only five
years old. Eli was so cool.
Speaker 1 (06:04):
Leve I found himself thinking of what to say, even
though he knew very well that he'd never been on
a skateboard before. Then, finally, when Levi answered Eli, what
he said surprised him so much, even though Levi was
the one who said it.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
Absolutely. I've been skating.
Speaker 1 (06:19):
Since I was four, said Levi, with way more confidence
than he had any right to have. Awesome after school,
We'll definitely go skating at my house, said Eli. My
dad said he would set up my mini halfpipe in
the backyard today. I'm learning to do a kickflip right now,
but maybe you can give me pointers. Since you've been
skating a year longer than me. Levi's eyes got white
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and he heard himself say, no problem, I am great
at kickflips. He felt so weird after saying those things.
I mean, Levi hurt himself talking to Eli, but it
was like he had no control over what he was saying.
Why was he saying these things that weren't true? And
how would he ever skate in front of Eli? It
would only take one second for his new friend to
know he was lying on line. Was definitely no way
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to make a first impression or start a friendship.
Speaker 2 (07:04):
Thankfully, Levi and Eli's.
Speaker 1 (07:06):
Teacher began to talk to start class, so Levi just
gave him a thumbs up and Eli turned forward to
face the front of the class. There was nothing he
could do about a skateboarding line now, he would just
have to deal with it after school. And what Levi
didn't know was just a few classrooms down the hall,
Ivy had gotten herself into a very similar situation. Hey, Ivy,
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that red backpack is amazing, whispered Mackenzie. It's the color
of a spicy chili pepper. I love spicy food, do you?
Ivy thought that was awesome, a little kid like her
eating spicy food. Ivy's bravest food choice was eating her
ramen noodles without putting an ice cube in the bowl
to cool it down. Ivy found herself thinking of what
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to say, even though she knew very well that she'd
never eaten spicy food before. Then, finally, when Ivy answered Mackenzie,
what she said surprised her so much.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
Even though Ivy was the one who said it.
Speaker 1 (07:56):
Absolutely, I love spicy food, said Ivy with way more
confidence than she had any right to have. Awesome after school,
You're definitely coming to my house and we'll try the
spicy chip challenge, said Mackenzie. My mom just unpacked all
my spicy chips yesterday. I was so excited. None of
my friends ever liked spicy food. I can't wait to
share my spiciest chips with you. I bet you can
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eat them with no problem at all. Ivy's eyes got
wide as she heard herself say it counts great. The
spicier the better. She felt so weird after saying those things.
I mean, Ivy heard herself talking to Mackenzie, but it
was like she had no control over what she was saying.
Why was she saying these things that weren't true? And
how would she do the spicy chip challenge with Mackenzie.
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It would only take one bite for her new friend
to know she was lying and lying was definitely no
way to make a first impression or start a friendship. Thankfully,
Ivy and Mackenzie's teacher began to talk to start class,
so Ivy just gave a thumbs up and Mackenzie turned
forward to face the front of the class. There was
nothing she could do about her spicy Foo food line.
Now she would just have to deal with it after school.
(09:04):
The first day went by quickly as Levi and Ivy
got to know Eli and Mackenzie better. Every chance they got,
they tried to steer the conversation away from skateboarding and
spicy food, but Eli and Mackenzie always brought it right
back to those topics. Levi and Ivy, seeing an opportunity
when Eli and McKenzie were on the swings, stepped away
and told each other what had happened in class. I
can't believe we both did the same thing, They whispered
(09:26):
to each other.
Speaker 2 (09:27):
What are we gonna do?
Speaker 1 (09:29):
When the school was over, the four friends walked outside
together to find their parents waiting across the street to
walk them home. After getting to know each other a bit,
the two families knew they would be great friends. Eli
Mackenzie's parents invited the two of you over to play today,
and your mom and I said yes, said Levi and
Ivy's dad as he hugged his kids hello. He thought
they would be more excited, but instead they just thank
their dad and walked slowly behind him, talking about how
(09:51):
they could avoid spicy food and skateboarding while at Eli
and Mackenzie's house. They didn't have too much time to
figure it out because Eli and Mackenzie ran up behind
them to have Levi and Ivy.
Speaker 2 (10:01):
At their house.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
After we do a little house store, then we can
hit the mini ram, said Elight at Levi, I have
an extra board helmet and some kneepads and elbow pads
you can use.
Speaker 2 (10:11):
Great.
Speaker 1 (10:12):
Thank you, said Levi, trying to sound excited. And we
can watch the boys skate while we crunch on some.
Speaker 2 (10:17):
Spicy chips, added Mackenzie. I just hope they're hot enough
for you. Ivy. M me too. The hotter the better,
replied Ivy.
Speaker 1 (10:29):
Once they got to Eli and Mackenzie's house, they started
to say goodbye to their parents when suddenly Levi said, ouch.
Speaker 2 (10:35):
What's wrong?
Speaker 1 (10:35):
Levi asked his mom My head, I have a headache,
answered Levi, I've kind of had it all day now
and now it really hurts.
Speaker 2 (10:44):
Oh no, it.
Speaker 1 (10:45):
Looks like we won't be able to play today, said Ivy,
realizing what Levi was doing and turning to walk home
with him. We're really sorry, but we'll see you at
school tomorrow, having Levi and Ivy leev had Eli and
Mackenzie surprised and disappointed.
Speaker 2 (10:58):
But if Levi had a headache, what could they do?
Speaker 1 (11:03):
Okay, feel better, Levi shouted Eli. We'll just have you
two come over tomorrow. Sorry, it didn't work out for
you two to hang out with your new friends today,
said Levi and Ivy's dad, But after you lie down
for a bit, I bet you'll feel better. Once they
got home, Levi laid on his bed while Ivy paced
back and forth in his room. They realized at that
point that they only had the rest of the day
(11:24):
to learn how to skateboard and build up a tolerance
for spicy food, and it didn't take them long to
realize that that would be impossible. Levi assumed an hour
was enough time for his fake headache to go away,
and after laying in his room for a bit, he
and Ivy went to the backyard to get some fresh air.
Levi grabbed his skateboard in helmet and tried standing on
the board on the back death. He carefully put on
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one foot and then the other as the board slipped
out from underneath him, setting him falling to the ground. Great,
it's not that I can't skateboard, it's that I can't
even stand on a skateboard. I'll be so embarrassed to
try and ride in front of Eli tomorrow. They'll probably
laugh at me and never want to be my friend,
said Levi. Ivy tried to make her brother feel better
as she held up a little red pepper from her
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mom's garden.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
At least you don't have to try and eat something
like this, said.
Speaker 1 (12:09):
Ivy, looking really nervous as she held the little pepper
up to her mouth. She took the teeniest, tiniest nibble
and spit it out immediately. And that wasn't even that hot,
said Ivy, drinking a cup of water she had brought
outside with her. I'm going to be so embarrassed to
try and eat spicy food in front of Mackenzie. She'll
probably laugh at me and never want to be my friend,
said Ivy. Levi and Ivy tried as hard as they
(12:31):
could well into the night to perfect their skateboarding and
at least be able to chew a little bit of
a red pepper, but.
Speaker 2 (12:37):
It didn't go very well.
Speaker 1 (12:39):
Levi and Ivy decided that before they went to bed,
they would talk to their parents about what had happened.
After a long talk, their parents told them that honesty
was the best way to handle this problem, but that
wasn't going to be easy for Levi and Ivy, who
were worried about losing Eli and Mackenzie as friends. The
next day at school, Levi and Ivy wanted more than
anything to hang out with Eli and McKenzie, but they
couldn't look them in the eyes after not telling the
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truth the day before. They hoped that if they just
stayed away for a few days that Eli and Mackenzie
would forget all about the skateboarding and spicy food and
they could just start over and move on, But that
was not exactly what happened. It didn't take long one
recess began for Eli and Mackenzie to run up to
Levi and Ivy by the swings and ask why they'd
been avoiding them all morning. What's going on, asked Eli.
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You seemed like you don't want to be our friends anymore.
I feel the same way, added Mackenzie, looking sad. Oh no,
that's not it at all, said Ivy, turning to Levi.
You have to tell them the truth, whispered LEVI. Remember
what mom and dad said. Ivy nodded, and they explained
it all, apologizing over and over again for not telling
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the truth. Eli and Mackenzie looked surprised, but weren't mad
at their new friends. We wish you would have just
been honest with us, said Eli. But we still want
to be your friends. Just because you don't like spicy
food and Levi can't skateboard doesn't mean we can't be friends,
added Mackenzie. One of the best parts of being friends
with someone is teaching each other about the things you like.
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We won't always like the same things, and that's okay,
and along the way we can learn new things together.
Speaker 2 (14:12):
Thank you so much for saying that.
Speaker 1 (14:14):
We're so sorry that we didn't tell you the truth
right from the beginning, said Levi. I really do want
to learn to skateboard, though, Eli. Maybe you could teach me.
That would be great, said Eli, And are you very
any chance into basketball because I'd love to get on
a team here in town and work on my shooting
a bit. I love basketball. I was the league's best
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shooter last season.
Speaker 2 (14:38):
I'd love to help you out, said Levi.
Speaker 1 (14:40):
And I'm sorry I don't like spicy food, Mackenzie, but
I do love ice cream, said Ivy. Me too, even
more than spicy food, said Mackenzie with a huge smile.
Speaker 2 (14:51):
Maybe you can show me the best place to get.
Speaker 1 (14:52):
A hot fudge Sunday in town. I'd love that, answered Ivy.
And maybe I can try one of your not so
spicy chips to start off and.
Speaker 2 (14:59):
Work my way up.
Speaker 1 (15:00):
Who knows, I may like spicy food. Levi and Ivy
realized that day that it wasn't worth pretending to be
someone you're not to make friends, because a friendship should
be built on honesty and trust. After that day, Eli Mackenzie,
Levi and Ivy were always together because from that moment on,
they promised each other that they would always be truthful,
always be honest, and always be themselves. Thanks for joining
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Welcome in everyone to Lively Lewis Stories. That's right, We're
back with even more awesome adventures with Levi and Ivy.
Set your storytime meter too fun and get ready to
join the Lively Lewis crew.
Speaker 2 (00:11):
All you need is your imagination and we go. I
can't wait. You see were my story?
Speaker 1 (00:17):
Can't just good day? Have you ever wanted to get
more Lively Lewis in.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
Your life, Well we've got you covered.
Speaker 1 (00:25):
Grab an adult and zoom over to Livelylwishop dot.
Speaker 2 (00:28):
Com or just click on the link in our show notes.
Enough about that, let's get too Today's super Live Ay
Lewis story.
Speaker 1 (00:38):
Levi and Ivy waited by the front door, ready to leave. However,
they were more than a bit early for school. They
were excited because it was the first day of school,
but they were even more excited because some new kids
had just moved into their neighborhood and they would finally
have a chance to meet them today at school. The
new kids had just moved in two days earlier and
were so busy helping their parents carry boxes, furniture, and
all kinds of stuff into the house they were never
(01:00):
outside to play. Levin and Ivy saw them a few
times running back and forth for movie trucks to their house.
They didn't want to bother them, so Levi and Ivy
just decided to meet the new kids on the first
day of school. Plus, Levi and Ivy were busy too
during those last few days before school started. They had
to get new school clothes and shoes, new backpacks and
lunch bags, and of course, school supplies. Levi and Ivy
(01:23):
loved getting new school supplies. Pencils, pens, markers, highlighters, notebooks,
and folders. What could be better than the first day
of school with a backpack full of brand new supplies
ready for a great year ahead. Levi was most excited
about a folder he had bought that had a bright
neon sign on the shape of a skateboard. Under the
skateboard there were neon letters that spelt out the words
skate all day now. Just to be clear, Levi had
(01:46):
a skateboard sitting in his garage that he got for
Christmas last year, but he hadn't ever actually wrote it
a day.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
In his life.
Speaker 1 (01:52):
He really wanted to learn, but above everything else, he
thought the idea of skateboarding was really cool. Ivy's new
favor item from her back to school shopping hall had
to be her bright red backpack with glitter stars all
over it. She had misplaced her backpack several times the
year before and knew she needed something bright and eye
catching so it wouldn't happen again. She loved the bright
color and of course, the glitter stars. As Levi and
(02:15):
Ivy waited patiently by the front door, their parents finally
walked downstairs to make their usual first day of school pancakes. Levi, Ivy,
what are you two doing up and all ready for school?
Asked their mom with ya on, you don't have to
be there for another hour and a half as they
normally did on their first day, Levi and Ivy's parents
would walk them to school after having a special pancake breakfast,
(02:36):
but today it seemed like their kids were ready to
head out without them. We're ready for school, but we
haven't eaten any breakfast, answered Ivy with a smile.
Speaker 2 (02:46):
Well that's good.
Speaker 1 (02:47):
It wouldn't be the first day of school without your
special pancake breakfast, so their mom. As she walked into
the kitchen with Levi and Ivy following behind her, she
didn't finish. Mom said Levi. What Ivy meant to say
is we haven't eaten breakfast because.
Speaker 2 (02:59):
We're too excit.
Speaker 1 (03:00):
We just can't wait to get to school and meet
those new kids that just moved in down the street
a couple days ago. Just then, Levi and Ivy's dad
walked into the kitchen, just as surprised as their mom
had been to see Levi and Ivy all ready to go.
Speaker 2 (03:13):
What no pancakes?
Speaker 1 (03:15):
He said, sounding a bit disappointed. I know it's not
my first day of school, but I love eating pancakes
with you guys. Not wanting to disappoint their parents and
realizing that lunch was hours away, and also realizing they
were so excited they hadn't actually packed their lunches, Levi
and Ivy decided to have some pancakes. So why are
you so excited to get to school today, asked Levine
Ivy's dad. The first day is always exciting, but I've
(03:39):
never seen you both this eager to run out the
door on a school day. Levi and Ivy then went
to tell their dad about the new kid that just
moved in. At that point, they seemed kind of mysterious
to Levin Ivy because they had never talked to them before,
and the two days since they moved in. Levi and
Ivy did, however, have some ideas of what they could
be like. I think they like outer space and have
(03:59):
a cotton candy miss in their house, said Ivy. Do
you really think that or are you just hoping they
have a condee candy machine, haus Ivy's mom. She smiled
and ate her pancakes. She loved cotton candy. Well, I
think they're from outer space and have a giant arcade
room in the house, said Levi as he grabbed the syrup.
(04:19):
Those are some great imaginations you kids have, said Levi
and Ivy's dad.
Speaker 2 (04:24):
And I guess you'll see who's right and wrong when
you get to school today.
Speaker 1 (04:28):
Levi and Ivy finished up their pancakes, grabbed their lunches,
their backpacks, and their.
Speaker 2 (04:32):
School supplies, and headed out the door.
Speaker 1 (04:34):
They weren't sure what the new kids would be like,
but they were very excited to find out and maybe
get some cotton candy or a few arcade games out
of it. As they walked to school with their parents
by their side, they kept it lookout for the new kids,
and once they saw them, Levi and Ivy ran as
fast as they could, shouting goodbye to their parents and
disappearing into a sea of kids on the school playground.
There they were, Levi and Ivy would come to find
(04:55):
out after introducing themselves that the new kids' names were Eli,
who was Levi's age, and Mackenzie, who was Ivy's age.
Welcome to the neighborhood and the school and the town, said,
I've be trying to be as friendly as possible.
Speaker 2 (05:06):
Thanks so much, replied Mackenzie.
Speaker 1 (05:09):
Here are the kids we saw a few times watching
us move in right. Yep, we never stopped over because
you always look so busy. We're actually so excited to
meet you two today. We've been up for ours Jon Levi.
That's really cool, replied Eli. Maybe we'll be in the
same class, and even if we're not, maybe we can
(05:29):
ask if you and Ivy can show my sister and
I around this week. Levi and Ivy loved that idea.
Once the bell rang and they went inside, they discovered
that Mackenzie was in Ivy's class and Eli was in
Levi's class. Eli, you can sit right next to me,
called out Levi as he walked into the classroom. As
Eli walked over to take his seat, Levi grabbed his
favorite skateboard folder out of his backpack and put on
(05:49):
his desk, along with some pens and pencils. Wow, great, boulder,
said Eli. I love skateboarding. I've been riding since I
was five. Do you skate two?
Speaker 2 (06:00):
Lebe I thought that was awesome. Skateboarding at only five
years old. Eli was so cool.
Speaker 1 (06:04):
Leve I found himself thinking of what to say, even
though he knew very well that he'd never been on
a skateboard before. Then, finally, when Levi answered Eli, what
he said surprised him so much, even though Levi was
the one who said it.
Speaker 2 (06:17):
Absolutely. I've been skating.
Speaker 1 (06:19):
Since I was four, said Levi, with way more confidence
than he had any right to have. Awesome after school,
We'll definitely go skating at my house, said Eli. My
dad said he would set up my mini halfpipe in
the backyard today. I'm learning to do a kickflip right now,
but maybe you can give me pointers. Since you've been
skating a year longer than me. Levi's eyes got white
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and he heard himself say, no problem, I am great
at kickflips. He felt so weird after saying those things.
I mean, Levi hurt himself talking to Eli, but it
was like he had no control over what he was saying.
Why was he saying these things that weren't true? And
how would he ever skate in front of Eli? It
would only take one second for his new friend to
know he was lying on line. Was definitely no way
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to make a first impression or start a friendship.
Speaker 2 (07:04):
Thankfully, Levi and Eli's.
Speaker 1 (07:06):
Teacher began to talk to start class, so Levi just
gave him a thumbs up and Eli turned forward to
face the front of the class. There was nothing he
could do about a skateboarding line now, he would just
have to deal with it after school. And what Levi
didn't know was just a few classrooms down the hall,
Ivy had gotten herself into a very similar situation. Hey, Ivy,
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that red backpack is amazing, whispered Mackenzie. It's the color
of a spicy chili pepper. I love spicy food, do you?
Ivy thought that was awesome, a little kid like her
eating spicy food. Ivy's bravest food choice was eating her
ramen noodles without putting an ice cube in the bowl
to cool it down. Ivy found herself thinking of what
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to say, even though she knew very well that she'd
never eaten spicy food before. Then, finally, when Ivy answered Mackenzie,
what she said surprised her so much.
Speaker 2 (07:54):
Even though Ivy was the one who said it.
Speaker 1 (07:56):
Absolutely, I love spicy food, said Ivy with way more
confidence than she had any right to have. Awesome after school,
You're definitely coming to my house and we'll try the
spicy chip challenge, said Mackenzie. My mom just unpacked all
my spicy chips yesterday. I was so excited. None of
my friends ever liked spicy food. I can't wait to
share my spiciest chips with you. I bet you can
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eat them with no problem at all. Ivy's eyes got
wide as she heard herself say it counts great. The
spicier the better. She felt so weird after saying those things.
I mean, Ivy heard herself talking to Mackenzie, but it
was like she had no control over what she was saying.
Why was she saying these things that weren't true? And
how would she do the spicy chip challenge with Mackenzie.
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It would only take one bite for her new friend
to know she was lying and lying was definitely no
way to make a first impression or start a friendship. Thankfully,
Ivy and Mackenzie's teacher began to talk to start class,
so Ivy just gave a thumbs up and Mackenzie turned
forward to face the front of the class. There was
nothing she could do about her spicy Foo food line.
Now she would just have to deal with it after school.
(09:04):
The first day went by quickly as Levi and Ivy
got to know Eli and Mackenzie better. Every chance they got,
they tried to steer the conversation away from skateboarding and
spicy food, but Eli and Mackenzie always brought it right
back to those topics. Levi and Ivy, seeing an opportunity
when Eli and McKenzie were on the swings, stepped away
and told each other what had happened in class. I
can't believe we both did the same thing, They whispered
(09:26):
to each other.
Speaker 2 (09:27):
What are we gonna do?
Speaker 1 (09:29):
When the school was over, the four friends walked outside
together to find their parents waiting across the street to
walk them home. After getting to know each other a bit,
the two families knew they would be great friends. Eli
Mackenzie's parents invited the two of you over to play today,
and your mom and I said yes, said Levi and
Ivy's dad as he hugged his kids hello. He thought
they would be more excited, but instead they just thank
their dad and walked slowly behind him, talking about how
(09:51):
they could avoid spicy food and skateboarding while at Eli
and Mackenzie's house. They didn't have too much time to
figure it out because Eli and Mackenzie ran up behind
them to have Levi and Ivy.
Speaker 2 (10:01):
At their house.
Speaker 1 (10:03):
After we do a little house store, then we can
hit the mini ram, said Elight at Levi, I have
an extra board helmet and some kneepads and elbow pads
you can use.
Speaker 2 (10:11):
Great.
Speaker 1 (10:12):
Thank you, said Levi, trying to sound excited. And we
can watch the boys skate while we crunch on some.
Speaker 2 (10:17):
Spicy chips, added Mackenzie. I just hope they're hot enough
for you. Ivy. M me too. The hotter the better,
replied Ivy.
Speaker 1 (10:29):
Once they got to Eli and Mackenzie's house, they started
to say goodbye to their parents when suddenly Levi said, ouch.
Speaker 2 (10:35):
What's wrong?
Speaker 1 (10:35):
Levi asked his mom My head, I have a headache,
answered Levi, I've kind of had it all day now
and now it really hurts.
Speaker 2 (10:44):
Oh no, it.
Speaker 1 (10:45):
Looks like we won't be able to play today, said Ivy,
realizing what Levi was doing and turning to walk home
with him. We're really sorry, but we'll see you at
school tomorrow, having Levi and Ivy leev had Eli and
Mackenzie surprised and disappointed.
Speaker 2 (10:58):
But if Levi had a headache, what could they do?
Speaker 1 (11:03):
Okay, feel better, Levi shouted Eli. We'll just have you
two come over tomorrow. Sorry, it didn't work out for
you two to hang out with your new friends today,
said Levi and Ivy's dad, But after you lie down
for a bit, I bet you'll feel better. Once they
got home, Levi laid on his bed while Ivy paced
back and forth in his room. They realized at that
point that they only had the rest of the day
(11:24):
to learn how to skateboard and build up a tolerance
for spicy food, and it didn't take them long to
realize that that would be impossible. Levi assumed an hour
was enough time for his fake headache to go away,
and after laying in his room for a bit, he
and Ivy went to the backyard to get some fresh air.
Levi grabbed his skateboard in helmet and tried standing on
the board on the back death. He carefully put on
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one foot and then the other as the board slipped
out from underneath him, setting him falling to the ground. Great,
it's not that I can't skateboard, it's that I can't
even stand on a skateboard. I'll be so embarrassed to
try and ride in front of Eli tomorrow. They'll probably
laugh at me and never want to be my friend,
said Levi. Ivy tried to make her brother feel better
as she held up a little red pepper from her
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mom's garden.
Speaker 2 (12:06):
At least you don't have to try and eat something
like this, said.
Speaker 1 (12:09):
Ivy, looking really nervous as she held the little pepper
up to her mouth. She took the teeniest, tiniest nibble
and spit it out immediately. And that wasn't even that hot,
said Ivy, drinking a cup of water she had brought
outside with her. I'm going to be so embarrassed to
try and eat spicy food in front of Mackenzie. She'll
probably laugh at me and never want to be my friend,
said Ivy. Levi and Ivy tried as hard as they
(12:31):
could well into the night to perfect their skateboarding and
at least be able to chew a little bit of
a red pepper, but.
Speaker 2 (12:37):
It didn't go very well.
Speaker 1 (12:39):
Levi and Ivy decided that before they went to bed,
they would talk to their parents about what had happened.
After a long talk, their parents told them that honesty
was the best way to handle this problem, but that
wasn't going to be easy for Levi and Ivy, who
were worried about losing Eli and Mackenzie as friends. The
next day at school, Levi and Ivy wanted more than
anything to hang out with Eli and McKenzie, but they
couldn't look them in the eyes after not telling the
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truth the day before. They hoped that if they just
stayed away for a few days that Eli and Mackenzie
would forget all about the skateboarding and spicy food and
they could just start over and move on, But that
was not exactly what happened. It didn't take long one
recess began for Eli and Mackenzie to run up to
Levi and Ivy by the swings and ask why they'd
been avoiding them all morning. What's going on, asked Eli.
(13:24):
You seemed like you don't want to be our friends anymore.
I feel the same way, added Mackenzie, looking sad. Oh no,
that's not it at all, said Ivy, turning to Levi.
You have to tell them the truth, whispered LEVI. Remember
what mom and dad said. Ivy nodded, and they explained
it all, apologizing over and over again for not telling
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the truth. Eli and Mackenzie looked surprised, but weren't mad
at their new friends. We wish you would have just
been honest with us, said Eli. But we still want
to be your friends. Just because you don't like spicy
food and Levi can't skateboard doesn't mean we can't be friends,
added Mackenzie. One of the best parts of being friends
with someone is teaching each other about the things you like.
(14:07):
We won't always like the same things, and that's okay,
and along the way we can learn new things together.
Speaker 2 (14:12):
Thank you so much for saying that.
Speaker 1 (14:14):
We're so sorry that we didn't tell you the truth
right from the beginning, said Levi. I really do want
to learn to skateboard, though, Eli. Maybe you could teach me.
That would be great, said Eli, And are you very
any chance into basketball because I'd love to get on
a team here in town and work on my shooting
a bit. I love basketball. I was the league's best
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shooter last season.
Speaker 2 (14:38):
I'd love to help you out, said Levi.
Speaker 1 (14:40):
And I'm sorry I don't like spicy food, Mackenzie, but
I do love ice cream, said Ivy. Me too, even
more than spicy food, said Mackenzie with a huge smile.
Speaker 2 (14:51):
Maybe you can show me the best place to get.
Speaker 1 (14:52):
A hot fudge Sunday in town. I'd love that, answered Ivy.
And maybe I can try one of your not so
spicy chips to start off and.
Speaker 2 (14:59):
Work my way up.
Speaker 1 (15:00):
Who knows, I may like spicy food. Levi and Ivy
realized that day that it wasn't worth pretending to be
someone you're not to make friends, because a friendship should
be built on honesty and trust. After that day, Eli Mackenzie,
Levi and Ivy were always together because from that moment on,
they promised each other that they would always be truthful,
always be honest, and always be themselves. Thanks for joining
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us today, we hope you enjoyed the story and learned
a little something too.
Speaker 2 (15:31):
And since we know everyone has their own story. We'd
love to hear yours.
Speaker 1 (15:35):
If you have an idea for a lively Lewis story,
leave a comment on our Apple Podcast review page with
five stars, your idea, and your little one's name.
Speaker 2 (15:43):
Then maybe I'm next to thank you.
Speaker 1 (15:46):
Will be with you until our next story time hangout
Gan friends and name. We can't wait to share another fun,
lively Lewis story with you
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