Emma looked around her room, her small hands clutching her teddy bear. 'Time to pack, sweetie,' her mom said gently.
She watched her books and toys being put into boxes. 'Where are they going?' she asked.
Her dad smiled, kneeling down to her level. 'To our new home in a new city, Emma. A big adventure awaits!'
The next day, they drove through town, and Marina pressed her face to the car window, waving goodbye to the familiar streets.
After hours of driving, they arrived. Her new home was bigger, with a bright red door that made her smile.
Inside, her room was bigger too. 'Can I put my teddy here?' she asked, hopeful.
Her parents nodded, and she placed her teddy on the windowsill. 'You can see everything from here!' she told it.
The next morning, they visited the park. Children laughed and played, and Emma held her dad's hand tightly.
A girl with bright blue sneakers came over. 'Hi, I'm Lily. Want to play?' she asked. Emma smiled and nodded.
They played on the swings and slides until the sun began to set. 'Can we come back tomorrow?' Emma asked.
As they walked home, Marina told her teddy about her day. 'I think you’ll like it here too,' she said.
That night, Marina looked out her new window, the stars twinkling above. Tomorrow would be another adventure.
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