

Lily and Ben were playing at the harbor. They liked to watch the boats and the birds and the water. They saw a big boat with pretty flags and people on it. They wanted to go closer and see.
"Can we go on the boat, Mommy?" Lily asked.
"No, sweetie, that boat is not for us. It is for people who go far away. We can look from here," Mommy said.
Lily and Ben nodded. They held Mommy's hand and walked along the harbor. They saw a small boat with a man and a dog on it. The dog was brown and fluffy and had a red collar. Lily and Ben liked dogs. They wanted to pet the dog.
"Can we pet the dog, Mommy?" Ben asked.
"Maybe, honey, but we have to ask the man first. He is the owner of the dog. We have to be polite and careful," Mommy said.
Lily and Ben nodded. They walked up to the small boat and said hello to the man. The man smiled and said hello back. He said his name was Sam and his dog's name was Max. He said they could pet Max if they were gentle and nice.
Lily and Ben were happy. They reached out their hands and touched Max's fur. Max wagged his tail and licked their faces. Lily and Ben giggled. They said Max was a good dog.
But then, something bad happened. Ben felt a sharp pain in his finger. He looked and saw a small crab had pinched him. He cried out and pulled his hand back. The crab fell into the water.
"Ow, ow, ow! Mommy, it hurts!" Ben said.
"Oh, no, Ben, I'm sorry. Let me see your finger. It's okay, it's just a little pinch. It will get better soon. Here, let me kiss it," Mommy said.
She kissed Ben's finger and hugged him. She said he was brave and strong. She said the crab was scared and didn't mean to hurt him. She said they should be careful with the animals at the harbor. They might bite or pinch or sting.
Lily and Ben nodded. They said they were sorry for the crab. They said they still liked the harbor and the boats and the birds and the water. They said they still liked Max and Sam. They said thank you and goodbye to them. They said they wanted to go home and have a snack.
Mommy smiled and said okay. She held their hands and walked with them. She said they had a fun and exciting day at the harbor. She said she loved them very much. Lily and Ben smiled and said they loved her too. They were happy.
