In a cozy kitchen with checkered curtains, the Great Candy Jar sat high on a shelf.

Every night, the jar was full of sweets, but by morning, candies were always missing!

Emma and her brother, Alex, decided to solve the mystery. They planned to stay up late.

Huddled with a flashlight, they waited. Hours passed, but no sign of the candy thief.

Just as they were dozing off, a soft thump was heard near the jar. It was their dog, Buddy!

Buddy looked guilty with a candy wrapper stuck to his fur. But could he reach the jar?

Buddy had trouble jumping. They wondered how he could get to the jar on the high shelf.

The next day, Emma and Alex found a clue: a chair was oddly pushed close to the shelf.

They realized Buddy must have climbed the chair! They decided to move the chair away.

With the chair gone, the candies remained untouched. But Emma and Alex felt sorry for Buddy.

They decided to give Buddy his own treats in a jar on the floor where he could reach.

Problem solved! Buddy had treats, the candy jar stayed full, and the cozy kitchen was happy again.