Panda Blaze bounced with sparkly wings. Today was the day! The volcano nearby rumbled like a sleeping giant. Panda Blaze wanted to dance right next to it.

"Look how close I can get!" Panda Blaze pranced forward. The ground shook a little bit. Panda Blaze's tiny crown tumbled sideways. "Wait!" called Mama Panda. "That is too close!" Panda Blaze stopped. "But I want to dance there!"

"The volcano is not safe," said Mama Panda kindly. "Come dance over here instead."

Panda Blaze's star spots drooped. No fair! They wanted to perform their silliest new routine right there. Panda Blaze stomped one foot. Then the other. Then both feet at once! They spun in three complete circles and bonked right into a tree.

"Oops!" giggled Panda Blaze. Mama Panda smiled. "See? Safer ground is better for dancing."

Panda Blaze looked at the safe space. It was big. It was flat. It was perfect! Panda Blaze invented the silliest dance ever. Wiggle, wiggle, jump! Spin and shake! The whole family clapped and cheered.

"You were right!" said Panda Blaze. "This is way better!" Mama Panda hugged them close. "Listening keeps you safe and happy." Panda Blaze danced until bedtime. Safe and silly and loved.