Benny’s Big Day Out

Benny, an adventurous pup, and his owner Sarah spend a day exploring, making new friends, and learning the joy of sharing.

Age Recommendation

3 - 7 years

Characters of Benny’s Big Day Out

Characters:

• Benny (an energetic little dog with a love for new experiences)
• Sarah (Benny’s kind-hearted owner who enjoys nature walks)

Story of Benny’s Big Day Out

It was a beautiful morning, and Sarah decided to take her dog, Benny, on a walk through the neighborhood. Benny trotted happily beside her, his tail wagging and nose sniffing all around.

As they strolled, Benny spotted a group of kids playing in a nearby yard. With a joyful bark, he ran over to say hello, wagging his tail furiously. The kids giggled and petted Benny, who loved every second of attention.

Sarah smiled and watched as Benny gently accepted a ball one of the children offered. Soon, Benny was running back and forth, playing fetch with his new friends. He was the happiest pup in the world!

After a while, Sarah and Benny continued their walk, coming across a little duck pond. Benny watched in amazement as the ducks paddled around, quacking cheerfully. One duck came close to the shore, and Benny sat still, watching quietly. Sarah whispered, “Good boy, Benny. Sometimes it’s nice just to watch and listen.”

Just as they were about to head home, Sarah noticed an elderly man sitting on a bench, looking a bit lonely. She led Benny over, and Benny sat down beside the man, leaning his little head on his lap. The man chuckled and gently petted Benny, his eyes lighting up with joy.

With the sun setting, Sarah and Benny made their way back home. Benny was tired but happy, his big day filled with new friends and gentle moments of kindness.

Moral of the Story

Sharing kindness and taking time to appreciate the little things bring joy to everyone around us.

Questions to Think About

• How did Benny make new friends with the kids?
• Why did Sarah say it was nice just to watch the ducks?
• How did Benny make the elderly man feel happy?

Do You Know

• Dogs often lean against people as a way of showing trust and affection.
• Ducks make soft quacking sounds to communicate with each other.

Word Explorer

• Gentle: Soft and careful, like the way Benny sat with the man.
• Affection: A feeling of liking and warmth.
• Appreciate: To enjoy or value something special.

Emotions in the Story

• Excitement: When Benny meets the kids and plays fetch.
• Curiosity: Watching the ducks in the pond.
• Kindness: When Benny makes the elderly man feel happy.

Color Your Scene

Imagine Benny sitting quietly by the pond, watching the ducks with Sarah nearby. How would you color the ducks, the water, and the setting sun?

Parents' Corner

This story shows the value of small moments of kindness and the simple joys in life. Talk to your child about how their actions can make others happy, even in small ways.