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A Dog and a Mouse

Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max and a little mouse named Mabel. They lived in a cozy little house in the middle of a beautiful garden. Max was big and brown, and Mabel was tiny and gray. They liked to play hide-and-seek together.

What were the names of the dog and the mouse?

  • A) Buddy and Bella
  • B) Max and Mabel
  • C) Charlie and Daisy
  • D) Rex and Rosie
Dog and mouse playing hide-and-seek in a cozy garden.

One sunny day, while playing in the garden, Max heard a loud noise. He followed the sound and found Mabel stuck in a big bucket! Max barked for help until a kind gardener came and helped Mabel get out.

Who saved Mabel from the bucket?

  • A) Another dog
  • B) The gardener
  • C) Max
  • D) A bird
Dog finding mouse stuck in a bucket, kind gardener helping.

After that, Max and Mabel became best friends. They played together every day. Max would chase his tail and Mabel would go on adventurous mouse missions. They always looked out for each other and had lots of fun.

What did Max and Mabel do every day?

  • A) Watch TV
  • B) Eat snacks
  • C) Take naps
  • D) Play together
Dog and mouse playing together, having lots of fun.

One stormy night, Max got scared of the thunder. Mabel knew just what to do. She found a cozy spot in the house where they could cuddle up together. Max felt safe with his best friend by his side, and they both fell fast asleep.

What happened during the stormy night?

  • A) Max got scared of the thunder
  • B) They had a big party
  • C) They watched a movie
  • D) Mabel went outside to play
Dog and mouse cuddling during a stormy night.

In the morning, the sun came out, and Max and Mabel were ready for new adventures. They explored the garden, chasing butterflies and laughing all day long. Nothing could separate this loyal and playful duo.

What did Max and Mabel do in the garden?

  • A) Read books
  • B) Explore and chase butterflies
  • C) Sleep and eat snacks
  • D) Watch TV
Dog and mouse exploring the garden, chasing butterflies.

As the years went by, Max and Mabel grew older. Max's fur turned gray, and Mabel's whiskers became white. They had many wonderful memories together. They always stayed by each other's side, even when they needed extra help to walk or see.

What happened as Max and Mabel grew older?

  • A) They became taller
  • B) Their fur and whiskers changed color
  • C) They moved to a different house
  • D) They stopped being friends
Older dog and mouse enjoying their time together.

One day, Max and Mabel said their final goodbyes. Max's wagging tail slowed down, and Mabel's tiny heart stopped beating. They had lived a full and happy life together. The garden felt a little empty without them, but their love would never be forgotten.

How did the story end?

  • A) They went on a big adventure
  • B) They said their final goodbyes
  • C) They moved to a castle
  • D) They lived happily ever after
Dog and mouse saying goodbye, hearts floating in the air.

Reflection Questions

  • What can you do to be a good friend to someone?
  • How did Max and Mabel help each other?
  • Why is it important to be kind to animals?

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