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Emily and the Lost Puppy

Emily was walking to school one sunny morning when she heard a soft whimpering from the park.

Key in the map: Emily, value: Girl with brown hair, green eyes, caring smile walks, hears whimpering, bright morning, park setting

She followed the sound and found a small, shivering puppy under a bush, with no collar to be seen.

Key in the map: Emily, value: Girl with brown hair, green eyes, caring smile finds a puppy, no collar, hiding under a bush

Worried, Emily looked around for an owner, but the park was empty, except for the birds and squirrels.

Key in the map: Emily, value: Girl with brown hair, green eyes, caring smile searches for owner, park is empty, only wildlife present

She gently picked up the puppy and decided to take it to school, where she could ask for help.

Key in the map: Emily, value: Girl with brown hair, green eyes, caring smile picks up puppy, heads to school for help

At school, Emily's teacher, Mrs. Smith, saw the puppy and the concern in Emily's eyes.

At school, teacher notices puppy and Key in the map: Emily, value: Girl with brown hair, green eyes, caring smile's concern

Mrs. Smith said they'd make posters to find the puppy's home after class, and Emily felt hopeful.

Teacher suggests posters after class, Key in the map: Emily, value: Girl with brown hair, green eyes, caring smile is hopeful

During recess, Emily's friend, Jack, saw her sitting with the puppy and came over.

Key in the map: Jack, value: Boy with short blond hair, blue eyes, friendly joins Key in the map: Emily, value: Girl with brown hair, green eyes, caring smile and puppy during recess

Jack listened to Emily and wanted to help. 'Let's check the Lost and Found,' he suggested.

Key in the map: Jack, value: Boy with short blond hair, blue eyes, friendly listens, offers to check Lost and Found

They found an old blanket in the Lost and Found, and wrapped the shivering puppy in it.

Puppy wrapped in blanket from Lost and Found

After school, Emily and Jack hung up the posters they made, with a drawing of the puppy and a phone number to call.

Key in the map: Emily, value: Girl with brown hair, green eyes, caring smile and Key in the map: Jack, value: Boy with short blond hair, blue eyes, friendly make and hang posters with contact info

A few days passed, and just when Emily started to worry, her phone rang with good news.

Time passes, Key in the map: Emily, value: Girl with brown hair, green eyes, caring smile gets a call

The puppy's family had seen the poster! They were so thankful and invited Emily to visit anytime.

Puppy's family found, they're thankful, invite Key in the map: Emily, value: Girl with brown hair, green eyes, caring smile

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Emily felt when she heard the whimpering?
  • What do you think made Jack decide to help Emily?
  • How important is it to help others in need, like the lost puppy?

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