When Bella’s favorite pillow goes missing, she and Mia hatch a wild plan to retrieve it, resulting in giggles, mishaps, and unexpected teamwork.
Age Recommendation
5 - 12 years
Characters of The Great Pillow Heist
Characters:
- Mia (a quick-witted and imaginative girl who loves coming up with plans)
- Bella (a dramatic and determined girl who is very attached to her fluffy unicorn pillow)
Story of The Great Pillow Heist
Mia and Bella were sitting cross-legged on Bella’s bedroom floor, surrounded by an explosion of glittery craft supplies and half-eaten snacks. Bella was glaring at an empty spot on her bed.
Bella: It’s gone. Gone! How could this happen? Who would take my precious Fluffycorn?
Mia: Fluffy... what?
Bella: Fluffycorn! My unicorn pillow! It’s my most prized possession. It’s soft, sparkly, and it has ears.
Mia: Wow, I can see why it’s so valuable. To you. Only to you.
Bella: Don’t mock me, Mia. This is serious! Without Fluffycorn, I’ll never sleep again.
Mia: (grinning) So, we’re calling this what—“The Great Pillow Heist”?
Bella: Yes, and you’re going to help me get it back.
Mia: Me? Why me?
Bella: Because you’re sneaky and good at plans.
Mia: (pretending to think) I do have a certain... heist-mastermind charm. Fine, I’m in. Let’s figure out who stole it. Did you check with your brother?
Bella: (dramatically) Max! Of course. He’s always after my stuff. He calls it “Operation Annoy Bella.”
Mia: Classic sibling move. All right, to Max’s room!
Interrogating Max
The girls burst into Max’s room, where he was absorbed in a video game.
Bella: Spill it, Max. Where is Fluffycorn?
Max: (without looking up) What’s a Fluffycorn? Sounds gross.
Mia: It’s her pillow. Unicorn, glitter, ears... You’ve seen it.
Max: Nope. Why would I want her weird sparkly pillow?
Bella: Because you love chaos!
Max: (snickering) True, but not this time. Check with the dog.
Mia: The dog? Seriously?
Max: Yeah. He dragged something shiny into the backyard earlier.
The Backyard Stakeout
Mia and Bella sprinted to the backyard, where Bella’s dog, Sparky, was gnawing on something suspiciously glittery under the trampoline.
Bella: (gasping) FLUFFYCORN!
Mia: Well, this explains the “missing” part. He probably thought it was a fancy chew toy.
Bella: Sparky, how could you betray me like this?
Mia: Relax. We’ll just grab it. No big deal.
Mia reached for the pillow, but Sparky growled playfully and darted away, wagging his tail.
Mia: Oh, it’s like that, is it? Fine. Bella, operation distraction is a go.
Bella: Distraction? How?
Mia: Wave some peanut butter toast around. I’ll handle the rest.
Bella ran inside and returned with a slice of peanut butter toast, waving it in Sparky’s direction.
Bella: Sparky! Look! Delicious peanut butter!
Sparky paused, sniffed the air, and dropped the pillow. Mia dove, snatching Fluffycorn triumphantly.
Mia: Got it! Victory is ours.
The Grand Return
Back in Bella’s room, the girls inspected the pillow. One ear was slightly soggy, but otherwise, it was intact.
Bella: (hugging the pillow) Fluffycorn, you’re safe! I’ll never let you out of my sight again.
Mia: (grinning) Until Sparky finds your stash of glitter glue.
Bella: Don’t even joke about that.
Mia: Admit it, though. That was kind of fun.
Bella: I guess. But next time, let’s stick to drama-free snacks and crafts.
Mia: (laughing) Where’s the fun in that?
The end.
Moral of the Story
Even in the most chaotic situations, teamwork and a sense of humor can save the day. And always keep your sparkly pillows far from curious dogs.
Questions to Think About
- Why did Bella think Max was the thief at first?
- How did Mia’s plan help them get the pillow back?
- What do you think Bella learned about her pillow and her dog?
- Have you ever solved a problem with teamwork like Mia and Bella?
Do You Know
- Dogs often love soft, sparkly things because they remind them of toys.
- Peanut butter is a favorite treat for many dogs, but always check it’s safe and sugar-free!
Word Explorer
- Heist: A clever plan to take something back or retrieve it.
- Distraction: Something used to divert attention.
- Triumph: A feeling of winning or success.
Emotions in the Story
- Panic: When Bella realized her pillow was missing.
- Excitement: As the girls chased Sparky and retrieved the pillow.
- Relief: When Fluffycorn was safely back in Bella’s room.
Color Your Scene
Imagine Bella and Mia in the backyard with Sparky. Mia dives for the pillow while Bella waves peanut butter toast in the air. The sunlight sparkles on the soggy pillow as Sparky wags his tail playfully. What colors would you use for the scene?
Parents' Corner
Talk with your child about how Mia and Bella solved the problem together, even when things got chaotic. Encourage them to think about the value of teamwork and finding humor in tricky situations.
