It might be a story about her family. For example, how she and her siblings had a great day at the park, flying kites and having a picnic.
Perhaps it's a fictional story where she is a princess in a big castle. She has to overcome challenges like an evil witch to save her kingdom. She could describe the beautiful rooms in the castle, her loyal servants, and the magic spells she uses to defeat the witch.
It could be about her adventure in a magical forest where she met talking animals.
She might be sharing an adventure she had in Paris. Maybe she got lost in the city but then discovered a hidden little park with beautiful flowers and friendly squirrels. And she could be talking about how she felt scared at first but then excited when she found this secret place.
She could be telling about her daily life in a small French village, like going to the local bakery to buy fresh baguettes every morning.
The moral could be about obedience. In the Jonah story, Jonah initially disobeys God's command to go to Nineveh. But when he finally does as he is told, the people of Nineveh repent. So, the little girl might be emphasizing that we should listen to what is right, even if it's difficult.
It could be a fairytale about a magical forest in France. Maybe she's talking about the little elves that live there and how they protect the ancient trees.
Perhaps it shows her love for storytelling. The Jonah story is full of drama - from Jonah trying to run away from God's call to his time in the big fish and then his eventual repentance. The little girl might be drawn to these elements and enjoys retelling it to an audience.
Perhaps the story is about a little girl who dreams of being a giantess herself. She imagines all the things she could do if she was big. And then in her dream world, she encounters other giantesses. They teach her about the responsibilities that come with being big, and through this adventure, the girl learns important life lessons.
She could be telling a fairy tale, like Cinderella. Maybe she's always loved that story and wants to share it while doing something else. It could be a way to make the moment more interesting.
Perhaps the little girl is using the Jonah and the whale story as a means of communication. It could be that she doesn't have many other ways to convey certain emotions or ideas, but through this story, she can. For example, if she has learned about the concept of forgiveness in the story, she might be trying to tell someone that they should forgive others too. Also, it might be that she is in an environment where such stories are highly valued, like in a religious school or a community that emphasizes religious teachings. So, by telling the story, she is fitting in and also showing that she has grasped an important part of her religious or cultural knowledge.
It could be a fairy - tale - like story. Maybe Jonah is a prince or a pauper in the story. If he's a prince, the story might be about his quest to find a true love. If he's a pauper, it could be about his rise to prosperity.