read the excerpt of the short story to answer the question.

Once upon a time, in the quaint town of Harmonyville, they lived a young girl named Lilly. Lilly was known for her boundless enthusiasm and eagerness to take on any challenge that came her way. However, there was one task that seemed insurmountable - the annual Harmonyville fairs grand baking competition.
The baking competition was renewed for its complexity. Contestants were required to create a towering three-tiered cake adorned with intricate decorations. The mere thought they overwhelmed Lily. Doubt clouded her usually radiant spirit, and her confidence waned.
As news of lily’s predicament spread, the townsfolk railed to her aid. Miss Thompson, the skilled bigger with decades of experience, offered to mentor Lily.
Miss Thompson’s guidance, Lily’s once-daunting task began to take shape. The towering tears became layers of accomplishment, and the intricate decorations turned into shared moments of joy and laughter. The town people pitched in, each contributing a sprinkle of encouragement, a dash of expertise, and a pinch of support.
In the end, the day of the Harmonyville, fair arrived, and Lily proudly presented her masterpiece. The judges were astounded by the beauty and flavor of Lily’s creation.

Which theme is develops in this experience of a short story?

a. It takes time to do a job well.
b. Being careless will cause more problems.
c. Big problems seem smaller with help.
d. It is important to help at community events.

c. Big problems seem smaller with help.