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Carlos's Sunny Walk

Carlos stepped out into the sunshine, ready for a new day.

Young man, short brown hair, wearing hoodie and jeans, brown eyes leaves his home; it's sunny outside.

He walked down the street, saying hello to Mrs. Lopez watering her flowers.

On the street, sees neighbor; she's gardening.

Carlos saw a stray cat and stopped to pet it gently.

Young man, short brown hair, wearing hoodie and jeans, brown eyes encounters, pets a stray cat.

Further on, he found a wallet on the sidewalk. He looked inside it.

Young man, short brown hair, wearing hoodie and jeans, brown eyes finds a wallet; checks inside.

There was an ID and a little money. Carlos knew he had to find the owner.

Inside the wallet: ID, some money.

Carlos went to the address on the ID, feeling a bit nervous.

Young man, short brown hair, wearing hoodie and jeans, brown eyes heads to the address on the ID.

He rang the doorbell, and Ms. García answered, looking worried.

Rings doorbell; Middle-aged woman, initially worried, relieved appears, worried.

Carlos handed her the wallet, and her face lit up with joy.

Returns wallet; Middle-aged woman, initially worried, relieved is joyful.

She thanked Carlos and offered him some homemade cookies.

Middle-aged woman, initially worried, relieved thanks Young man, short brown hair, wearing hoodie and jeans, brown eyes, offers cookies.

Carlos accepted and felt a warm happiness for doing the right thing.

Young man, short brown hair, wearing hoodie and jeans, brown eyes happy, accepts cookies.

Walking back home, Carlos shared cookies with Mrs. Lopez.

Shares cookies with neighbor, Elderly lady, gardening, cheerful.

As the sun began to set, Carlos knew it had been a good day.

End of day; Young man, short brown hair, wearing hoodie and jeans, brown eyes feels good about his actions.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Carlos felt when he found the wallet?
  • What would you do if you were Carlos and found someone's wallet?
  • How do you think Ms. García felt before and after getting her wallet back?

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