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Puppy's Big Day: First Day at School

Puppy Paws was nervous, oh so much! His stomach felt like it was tied in a hutch.

A small, anxious puppy with big eyes and floppy ears standing at the front door with his backpack on.
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Mom said, 'Let's go, it's time to learn and play! Your friends are waiting, hip-hip-hurray!'

A cheerful mother dog nudging A small, adventurous puppy with big eyes and floppy ears, wearing a colorful backpack toward the school bus with other excited animal kids waving.
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Puppy Paws walked into school, oh what a sight! Bright colors, fun shapes, brought sheer delight.

A colorful classroom with various playful objects, posters, and animal friends giggling and playing around.
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He met Teacher Turtle, who wore glasses so big, she looked so important, like a bookworm twig.

A wise turtle wearing oversized glasses and a tiny graduation cap, standing in front of a chalkboard.
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In class they sang, 'A-B-C, 1-2-3, la-la-la!' making music together, 'Tra-la-la!'

A small, adventurous puppy with big eyes and floppy ears, wearing a colorful backpack and other animal children singing joyfully, holding hands in a circle with music notes around them.
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Recess time came, Puppy Paws played in the sand, building castles so grand with his own furry hand.

A small, adventurous puppy with big eyes and floppy ears, wearing a colorful backpack building an elaborate sandcastle with other animal friends, with shovels and buckets scattered around.
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At lunch, Puppy thought the food was the best, with peanut butter and jelly, he felt blessed.

A small, adventurous puppy with big eyes and floppy ears, wearing a colorful backpack enjoying a lunch with a colorful lunch box, surrounded by other animal kids eating happily.
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Then came story time, oh what fun! Listening to tales of moonbeams and the sun.

A cozy reading corner with A wise turtle wearing oversized glasses and a tiny graduation cap, holding a chalkboard pointer holding a storybook, surrounded by attentive animal children.
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Then art class, painting like Picasso with paws, making bright pictures that earned them applause.

A small, adventurous puppy with big eyes and floppy ears, wearing a colorful backpack and friends painting vibrant pictures on easels, with paintbrushes and splashes of colors around.
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As the day ended, Puppy felt something too—school was exciting! He had much to do!

A small, adventurous puppy with big eyes and floppy ears, wearing a colorful backpack standing at the gate of the school, looking excited and holding up a picture he painted.
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He barked, 'Goodbye school, see you tomorrow!' Running home happy, with no more sorrow.

A small, adventurous puppy with big eyes and floppy ears, wearing a colorful backpack waving goodbye to the school building as he runs joyfully toward home with a wagging tail.
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Paws knew deep down, school was a treat, full of new adventures, friends to meet.

A small, adventurous puppy with big eyes and floppy ears, wearing a colorful backpack dreaming in his cozy bed, surrounded by drawings and school memories with a peaceful expression.
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Reflection Questions

  • Why was Puppy Paws nervous on his first day of school?
  • How did Puppy Paws feel by the end of his first day, and why?
  • Can you think of a time when you felt nervous but it turned out to be fun, just like Puppy Paws?

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