write a social story for a 5 year old boy who can't tolerate foods that he doesn't like being near him or on his plate. 

Trying New Foods is Okay!

Dominic watching his mother cook in a cozy kitchen, with a curious expression on his face.

Dominic woke up and was excited for a new day. He always had a favorite food on his plate. Today, his mom prepared a dish he had never seen before. Even though he felt unsure, he decided to watch his mom as she cooked.

A New Day

Dominic looking a bit nervous but intrigued, surrounded by friends at a picnic with various snacks laid out.

At school, Dominic noticed his friends talking about different healthy foods. They invited him to join their picnic and try their snacks. Dominic felt a little nervous about trying something new. He remembered that new things can be fun if he is brave.

A Surprise Invitation

Dominic sitting at a school lunch table with a strange dish in front of him, his friend smiling warmly beside him.

During lunch, the teacher explained how trying new foods helps our bodies grow strong. Dominic looked at the strange dish on his plate and thought about giving it a chance. His friend sat next to him and smiled warmly. Together, they discovered that trying new foods can be an adventure.

A Helping Hand

Dominic smiling proudly, taking a bite of new food at a lunch table, with a sense of accomplishment.

Dominic took a small bite of the new food and it made him smile. He felt proud for trying something he had never tasted before. He learned that even foods he did not know could be nice. From that day, Dominic became more open to new food adventures.