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Barnaby's day
Barnaby's day
4 pages
Author: Emily Carter
BIRTHDAY
BEARS
FRIENDSHIP
SURPRISES
LOVE
Summary
Bert the Bear bounced on his paws. Today was his birthday! He woke up extra early, hoping for a surprise. But the kitchen was quiet. Mama Bear was busy humming a tuneless song, and Papa Bear was already snoring softly by the fireplace. Little sister. Pip, was engrossed in a game of peek a boo with her favorite stuffed bunny. Barnaby sighed. He ate his breakfast alone, a bowl of slightly burnt porridge. At school. his friends greeted him with their usual cheerful hellos, but no birthday wishes. Even his teacher. Mrs. Honeycomb, seemed preoccupied with lesson plans. Barnaby felt a little pang of disappointment. It wasn't the birthday celebration he'd imagined. He trudged home, his little bear heart a bit heavy. He opened the door. expecting the same quiet house. Instead... A roar of "Surprise! erupted! His friends and family jumped out from behind the furniture. all holding a giant. chocolate covered cake decorated with sparkling candles and tiny gummy bears. Mama Bear, Papa Bear. and Pip were beaming, and even Mrs. Honeycomb peeked in from the doorway, waving a small gift bag. Barnaby's eyes widened. "You remembered!" he whispered. his voice choked with happy tears. Mama Bear chuckled. "Of course, we remembered, sleepyhead! We just wanted to make it a really special surprise. We planned this all along! Papa Bear winked. "We even managed to keep it a secret from your little sister - that was the hardest part! That night, surrounded by the warmth of his family and friends. Barnaby blew out his candles, making a wish for lots more secret surprises and many more happy birthdays. It turned out to be the best surprise birthday ever! (It is a fable story so character should be animals)
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