Teddy

Gracie stared into the sky. Her mother had bought here a teddy for her birthday, and she was swinging teddy on the park play equipment.

Kelly was Gracie’s neighbour. A slightly older child, Kelly was a bully.

Kelly ripped Teddy out of the swing. ‘It’s my teddy now,’ sneered Kelly.

‘Give him back to me!’ yelled Gracie.

The older child ran away, but Gracie was faster. She chased Kelly around the park, until Kelly slipped on some mud.

Gracie grabbed Teddy, and hugged him tight.

Kelly was sitting in the muddy patch, a scowl on her face, then she started crying. ‘It was my birthday a week ago and no one gave me any presents, ‘ she whimpered.

So Gracie helped her up. ‘We can both play with Teddy, if you like,’ she said shyly. ‘I’d love to,’ whispered Kelly.