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Puppy Paws and the School Surprise

Once upon a time, in a town not far away, a sprightly little puppy named Pebbles readied for her first day.

A lively puppy with a shiny coat and big eyes, excitedly looking at a school backpack.

The sun winked hello, lighting up her spot. Pebbles wagged her tail, excited a lot! School! Oh, what a word to say!

A sunny morning scene with A lively puppy with a shiny coat and big eyes, always full of excitement and curiosity the puppy, tail wagging enthusiastically.

She brushed her fur and got her lunch, a treat-filled punch. A bone sandwich and donut delight. Oh my, this feels just right!

A lively puppy with a shiny coat and big eyes, always full of excitement and curiosity the puppy holding a lunchbox with cartoonish illustrations of a bone sandwich and a doggy donut.

Pebbles' paws pattered down the lane, tap-tap-tap, like a sweet spring rain. 'New friends await!' she sang.

A lively puppy with a shiny coat and big eyes, always full of excitement and curiosity walking down a leafy lane, her paws making rhythmic sounds on the path.

At school, she met Kitty Kringle and Speedy the Snail. Howdy, class!' sang Mr. MacWhale, their funny, floppy teacher.

A classroom filled with various animal students and a cheerful whale teacher.

‘What's your name?’ asked Kitty, her tail swooshing “Pebbles!” she barked back, tail a-swooshing.

A lively puppy with a shiny coat and big eyes, always full of excitement and curiosity the puppy and a tabby cat with a bushy tail, playfully interacting in their classroom.

Recess was a barking blast, bouncing, spinning, all so fast! ‘Catch me if you can!’ Pebbles cheered.

A lively puppy with a shiny coat and big eyes, always full of excitement and curiosity and her friends playing outside, running energetically and enjoying recess.

Whiz! Woo! The playground was a zoo—a monkey swinging, and a kangaroo too!

A colorful playground with various animals playing, including a monkey and a kangaroo.

Lunch was a time of giggles and woofs. Pebbles and friends shared their 'oofs'.

A group of animal friends enjoying lunchtime together at a school cafeteria table.

The day came to an end. Oh, what a surprise—a classroom of friends and a glittering prize!

A lively puppy with a shiny coat and big eyes, always full of excitement and curiosity and her friends in the classroom, with confetti falling and a prize on the teacher's desk.

'Until tomorrow,' Pebbles barked, tail up high! She knew school was cool—oh yes, oh my!

A lively puppy with a shiny coat and big eyes, always full of excitement and curiosity happily leaving school, her backpack bouncing and her tail held high.

And as Pebbles nestled into bed, she dreamed of more adventures ahead. School days are the best, and that’s what she said!

A lively puppy with a shiny coat and big eyes, always full of excitement and curiosity the puppy cozy in her bed, dreaming with a smile, surrounded by toys.

Reflection Questions

  • How did Pebbles feel on her first day of school, and why was she excited?
  • What did Pebbles do to make new friends, and what does this tell us about friendship?
  • Why do you think Pebbles dreamed of more adventures at school? What might she look forward to?

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