
Mandy and her mom were having a day in the park. They sat on the bench together. Mandy was playing with her mom’s purse, opening it to take out the money and putting it back again. 
“Be careful, Mandy,” her mom said. “You mustn’t open people’s purses without asking!” 
“Sorry, mommy,” Mandy said, carefully putting the purse back on the bench.
Suddenly, a big bird flew down and landed on the bench next to them. It looked at Mandy, staring at her with its beady eyes. 
Mandy was scared and started to cry. She held onto her mom’s purse tightly.
Her mom smiled and said, “Don’t worry, Mandy. The clumsy bird can’t hurt you. Just sit still and let the bird fly away.” 
Mandy did as her mom said and the bird flew away with a squawk. Mandy smiled, feeling relieved.
Mandy and her mom hugged each other tightly. Then they went home, arm in arm, happy to be together. 
