30th Apr 2025
One sunny afternoon, Max and his sister Lily were playing catch in their backyard. "Catch it, Lily!" Max shouted, throwing the ball high. But the ball landed outside the fence, and Lily squealed, "Oh no! I’ll get it!" As she climbed through the gap, a loud growl made her freeze. It was a big, scary dog with matted fur and sharp teeth. "Max! Help!" she cried, her voice shaking with fear.
Max jumped up, feeling brave. "Stay calm, Lily!" he said, walking slowly toward the dog. "Hey, boy, it’s okay. We just want the ball back!" The dog growled again but didn’t move. Max remembered the treats in his pocket. He took one out and said, "Look! We have something tasty!" He tossed it gently, and the dog sniffed it before munching happily. "See, Lily? Dogs can be nice!" Max smiled as the dog wagged its tail, and soon, they were all friends.