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Lotta's Busy Morning

Lotta awoke to sunlight streaming through her window. Today she would ride to school with Mom!

Girl with rosy cheeks, joyful eyes, light skin, brown hair waking up, morning light, excited feeling

At the kitchen table, Lotta poured her cereal. Whoops! The flakes and milk splashed out!

Girl with rosy cheeks, joyful eyes, light skin, brown hair spilling cereal on the table, surprised expression

Lotta glanced at her mother, expecting a frown. But Mom only smiled and helped her clean up.

Woman with caring smile, light skin, green eyes, blonde hair helping Girl with rosy cheeks, joyful eyes, light skin, brown hair, warm kitchen scene

Next, Lotta went to brush her teeth, hum, hum, humming a tune. Specks of toothpaste dotted her sweater!

Girl with rosy cheeks, joyful eyes, light skin, brown hair brushing teeth, bathroom setting, toothpaste on sweater

Looking in the mirror, she sighed. Now she needed to change. Quick, quick before school!

Girl with rosy cheeks, joyful eyes, light skin, brown hair looking concerned, needs to change clothes fast

In her bedroom, Lotta searched for her favorite pink sweater but found her lucky eraser had vanished!

Girl with rosy cheeks, joyful eyes, light skin, brown hair searching in her room, favorite sweater and missing eraser

She peeked under the bed, shuffled through drawers, feeling a bit frantic. Where could it be?

Girl with rosy cheeks, joyful eyes, light skin, brown hair searching more, under the bed, through drawers

Finally, Lotta found it hiding in a sneaky corner. Now, she could finish her homework!

Girl with rosy cheeks, joyful eyes, light skin, brown hair discovering eraser, relieved and smiling

Dressed in her clean sweater, homework ready, Lotta hurried downstairs. Time to go!

Girl with rosy cheeks, joyful eyes, light skin, brown hair ready to leave, checks homework one more time

Outside, a gentle wind blew. Lotta and her mother mounted their bikes, smiles on their faces.

Girl with rosy cheeks, joyful eyes, light skin, brown hair and Woman with caring smile, light skin, green eyes, blonde hair on bikes, happy moment, starting the ride

They pedaled together through the crisp morning air. Lotta felt the day's troubles melt away.

Riding together, bonding moment, troubles dissipating

Reaching school, Lotta waved goodbye to Mom. She was ready for a new day of learning and fun.

Arriving at school, waving goodbye, positive outlook

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Lotta felt when she spilled her cereal and why?
  • Why do you think Lotta's mom smiled instead of showing annoyance at the mess?
  • What do Lotta's actions say about dealing with unexpected problems?

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