Once upon a time, in a sunny green garden, there lived a happy little mud puddle named Maddy. Maddy loved giggling when the rain tickled her surface, making her grow bigger and wider.

The flowers around her would stretch to the sky, thanking her for keeping their roots cool and cozy. The grass would dance around her edges, whispering secrets about the busy ants below.

Every day, the garden animals would visit Maddy for fun. The frogs would leap into her like she was a soft bed, and the birds would splash for a quick bath.

But Maddy's favorite friend was Max, the playful puppy who lived in the nearby house. Max would run out every morning just to jump in Maddy and wag his tail with joy.

One sunny morning, Max found Maddy had shrunk to a tiny puddle. 'Don't worry, Maddy!' said Max, 'I'll help you!' He fetched a bucket and started pouring water back into Maddy.

Splash after splash, Maddy giggled louder and began to grow. 'Thank you, Max!' she cheered as she returned to her full, happy size. Max barked happily, covered in mud spots.

From that day on, Max made sure to take care of Maddy, keeping her full of water and laughter. And every day was a muddy adventure for the two best friends in the sunny green garden.