One warm and sunny afternoon, Buddy, a curious little puppy, was playing outside in his yard. He loved to chase butterflies and sniff around the garden. But as he followed a butterfly that flew too far, Buddy wandered off and suddenly realized he didn’t know where he was. He had gotten lost!

At first, Buddy felt scared and all alone. The trees around him looked unfamiliar, and his cozy home seemed far, far away. But Buddy took a deep breath and remembered what his owner always said, “If you ever need help, don’t be afraid to ask.”

With that in mind, Buddy set off, determined to find his way back. As he wandered through the woods, he spotted a friendly squirrel gathering nuts. “Excuse me, Mr. Squirrel, can you help me find my way home?” Buddy asked politely.

The squirrel twitched its little nose and pointed its paw. “I’m not sure, but you should ask Wise Owl. He knows everything about the forest!” Buddy thanked the squirrel and hurried along the path the squirrel had shown him.

Soon, Buddy spotted Wise Owl sitting on a high tree branch, his big eyes blinking in the sunlight. “Wise Owl, I’m lost. Can you help me find my way home?”

The owl hooted softly. “Head towards the big clearing where Bear lives. He might know the way.”

Buddy thanked the wise owl and trotted off again. As he reached the clearing, he saw a big, gentle bear sitting by a stream. “Hello, Mr. Bear. I’m lost. Can you help me get home?”

The bear smiled kindly. “Of course, little one. I remember passing by a cozy house near the edge of the forest. I think that’s where you live. Follow me, and I’ll take you there.”

With Bear leading the way, Buddy soon saw something familiar—his very own house! His tail wagged with excitement as he ran up the path. His owner was waiting at the door, overjoyed to see him. “Buddy! I was so worried!” she cried, hugging him tightly.

Buddy turned to thank his new friends—the squirrel, the owl, and the bear. “Thank you all for helping me! I wouldn’t have made it home without you.”

That day, Buddy learned a very important lesson: whenever you’re lost or unsure, it’s always okay to ask for help.

Moral:

Asking for help is okay.

Parenting Tip: Teach your child how to ask for help when needed, just like Buddy in the story.

Fun Questions For Curious Kids

Buddy’s adventure teaches us that even when things seem scary, there’s always a way to find help. After reading “The Lost Puppy”, it’s fun to talk with your child about Buddy’s journey, and how they might react in a similar situation. Here are some easy and engaging questions to spark a conversation:

1. What would you do if you were lost like Buddy? Who would you ask for help?
2. How do you think Buddy felt when he realized he was far from home?
3. Which animal in the story was your favorite, and why?
4. If you could have one animal help you on an adventure, who would it be? A squirrel, an owl, a bear, or something else?
5. Why is it important to ask for help when you’re feeling lost or unsure?
6. Have you ever helped someone who needed directions or help? How did it make you feel?
7. What do you think Buddy learned from his adventure?
8. What would you do to help Buddy if you found him lost in the woods?

Did You Know? Fun Animal Facts!

• Puppies: Did you know that puppies are born blind, deaf, and without teeth? But they grow up fast and start exploring the world around them in just a few weeks!
• Squirrels: Squirrels can leap up to 10 times their body length! That’s like jumping across a whole room in one big hop. They’re also great at finding nuts they’ve hidden months ago.
• Owls: Owls can turn their heads almost all the way around—up to 270 degrees! They have special neck bones that let them see everything, even if they don’t move their bodies.
• Bears: Bears may look big and slow, but they can run as fast as 30 miles per hour! That’s faster than most people can run. Plus, they can climb trees and swim too!

Isn’t nature awesome? Now you know a bit more about Buddy’s animal friends!

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Bring the story to life with coloring pages designed to spark creativity and make story time even more fun. Coloring helps kids express their creativity, improve focus, and reinforce the story’s themes in a fun, engaging way. After reading together, let them bring the story to life with colors!

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