Lucy was a dog who needed a new home. We found her at the pound, and her time there was almost up. So, we decided to adopt her and bring her to our house. I showed Lucy around our home and the yard.
When the neighbor’s dog barked, Lucy got scared and hid under a bush. She wouldn’t come out, even when I tried to give her treats. After a while, I gently got her out and took her to my room. That’s when Lucy started howling.
Lucy howled in the morning and afternoon. By evening, it was so loud that I had to wear ear muffs! My dad thought Lucy was lonely, so he gave her a mirror. Lucy cried to the dog she saw in the mirror.
Mom cooked a special meal for Lucy, and I offered her treats, but nothing stopped the howling. Then, I had an idea. Mom bought a soft, comfy toy for Lucy.
Dad took Lucy to a dog psychologist who helps nervous dogs. The doctor suggested playing classical music or lullabies. We tried playing soft music, and Lucy howled along with it.
Mom thought Lucy might not be happy here and suggested we try one more night. If Lucy didn’t calm down, we might have to take her back to the pound. I had one last idea: I gave Lucy my favorite stuffed animal. Lucy snuggled with it, and the howling stopped. We all slept peacefully.
In the morning, Lucy jumped on my bed and grabbed another one of my toys. I yelled, but she held onto it. During the day, Lucy moved her new friends around the house and played with them. I gave her a few more toys to add to her collection.
Now, Lucy has four dogs, two bears, two kittens, and one giraffe. At night, she gathers all her furry friends and puts them in her soft bed. If one is missing, she searches everywhere for it. I tell her we’ll find it tomorrow, but she insists on helping me look.
One night, I hoped Lucy would forget about her missing toy, but she didn’t. Soon, I felt Lucy tugging on my blue blanket. “See, you found your giraffe! Now we can go to bed,” I said. “Good night, my perfect puppy.”
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Stuffed Animal Adventure: Just like Lucy found comfort in her stuffed animals, gather your own favorite stuffed toys or dolls. Arrange them in a circle and pretend they are having a meeting. What do you think they would talk about? Can you create a short story about their adventure together? Share your story with a friend or family member.
Music and Mood: Try listening to different types of music, like classical, pop, or lullabies, just like Lucy did. How does each type of music make you feel? Draw a picture of what you imagine when you hear each type of music. Discuss with a friend or family member which music you think Lucy liked the best and why.
Pet Observation Journal: If you have a pet, spend some time observing them. What do they do when they are happy, scared, or curious? Write down your observations in a journal. If you don’t have a pet, observe a friend’s pet or watch a video of animals. Think about what you could do to make a pet feel more comfortable and happy, just like Lucy’s family did.
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Lucy was rescued from the pound where we found her. Her time was almost up, so we filled out the adoption papers and brought her home. I showed Lucy around the house and then our yard.
When the neighbor’s dog barked, she hid under a bush and wouldn’t come out, even when I offered her treats. Eventually, I managed to coax Lucy out from behind the bush and carried her to my room. That’s when the howling began.
Lucy howled in the morning and in the afternoon. By evening, the howling was so loud that I put on ear muffs. My dad thought our new dog was lonely, so he brought her a mirror. Lucy cried to the dog in the mirror.
Mom cooked Lucy a special meal, and I offered her treats, but food didn’t stop the howling. Then I had an idea. Mom bought a nice, soft, comfy toy for Lucy.
Dad took Lucy to a dog psychologist who specialized in nervous dogs. The doctor spent an hour with Lucy and then talked to Dad. He suggested playing classical music, lullabies, or soft songs. We played the soft music, and Lucy howled along.
Mom said Lucy just wasn’t happy here and suggested we try for one more night. If Lucy didn’t settle down, we would have to return her to the pound. I had one last idea: I thought Lucy needed a friend, so I gave her my favorite stuffed animal. Lucy snuggled with it, and the howling stopped. We all slept really well.
In the morning, Lucy jumped on my bed and grabbed another one of my toys. I yelled, but she held my toy in her mouth and wouldn’t give it up. During the day, Lucy moved her new friends around the house and played games with them. I gave her a few of my less favorite toys to add to her collection.
Now, Lucy has four dogs, two bears, two kittens, and one giraffe. At night, she collects all her furry friends and puts them in her soft bed. If one is missing, she searches all over for it. I tell her we’ll find it tomorrow, but she insists on helping me look.
One night, I climbed into bed hoping Lucy would forget about her missing toy, but she didn’t. Soon, I felt Lucy tugging on my blue blanket. “See, you found your giraffe! Now we can go to bed,” I said. “Good night, my perfect puppy.”
If you don’t have books, what are you waiting for? There are storybooks that come to life, and they’re fun! I love to read books about fantasy and love. I tell other kids to get books because they’re full of stories and laughter. I read them on the go, in the car, on a plane, and even on a train.
Don’t wait around—ask your grown-up to download books now. You’ll be glad you did! Thanks for watching. For more stories, try the books app for free today.
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