Buster's Big Adventure

Buster would rather nap on the bed and only walks the way he wants, until a bouncing ball leads him down a brand new path.

Ages 4 to 63 minute read10 illustrated pages

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Buster was a sleepy dog. He loved to nap on Leo's comfy bed. His brown ears flopped down.

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Leo woke up with a big smile. He wanted to play, but Buster stayed fast asleep. He did not move.

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Leo called, 'Buster, let's go!' He held Buster's leash. But Buster just stretched and yawned.

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At last, Buster stood up. Leo clipped on Buster's leash. They went outside to the street.

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Buster started to walk. He pulled Leo straight ahead. Buster only liked to go one way!

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Leo wanted to turn right. 'Let's go this way!' he asked. But Buster pulled left. He pulled them home.

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Leo thought of a plan. He took out his red bouncy ball. Buster looked with curious eyes.

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Leo bounced the red bouncy ball. It rolled down a new, green path. Buster followed fast!

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They found a hidden grassy area! Buster ran and jumped. He was not sleepy anymore!

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Buster sniffed a new bush on their way home. He liked new paths now! Leo smiled, happy to have a brave friend.

The end.

Talk about it after reading

  • Why did Buster keep pulling Leo the same way?
  • What was Leo's clever plan?
  • What does a pet you know love to do every day?

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