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José Emiliano and His Brave Little Dog

Once upon a time, there was a little boy named José Emiliano.

Boy with dark hair and brown eyes

José Emiliano had a tiny dog named Pastrami.

Tiny dark brown dog, a Prague Ratter

Pastrami was always by José Emiliano's side.

Little dog always with Boy with dark hair and brown eyes

One day, José Emiliano's friends told him he was too little to join their games.

Boy with dark hair and brown eyes with sad face

But José Emiliano and Pastrami knew they were brave.

Boy with dark hair and brown eyes and Tiny dark brown dog, a Prague Ratter standing proudly

Together, they decided to show everyone just how confident they were.

Boy with dark hair and brown eyes and Tiny dark brown dog, a Prague Ratter making a plan

José Emiliano went up to his friends with a big smile.

Boy with dark hair and brown eyes smiling at friends

He told them he was just as brave and capable as them.

Boy with dark hair and brown eyes showing his bravery

His friends were amazed at his confidence.

Friends looking surprised

From that day on, José Emiliano and Pastrami were included in every game.

Boy with dark hair and brown eyes and Tiny dark brown dog, a Prague Ratter playing happily with friends

Reflection Questions

  • How did José Emiliano feel when his friends told him he was too little?
  • What did José Emiliano and Pastrami decide to do?
  • How did José Emiliano's friends react when he showed his confidence?

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