

Tim and Lily like to play in the garden. They look for bugs and flowers and rocks. One day, they find a lizard under a big leaf. The lizard is green and brown and has a long tail.
"Wow, look at the lizard!" Tim says. "He is so interesting. Can we keep him?"
Lily shakes her head. "No, we can't keep him. He is not a pet. He needs to live in the garden. He eats bugs and drinks water. He likes the sun and the shade."
Tim nods. He understands. But he still wants to play with the lizard. He has an idea. He runs to the house and comes back with a plate and a cup. He puts some bread and juice on the plate and some water in the cup. He puts them on the ground near the lizard.
"Look, Lily, I can serve the lizard. Maybe he is hungry and thirsty. Maybe he will be our friend."
Lily smiles. She thinks Tim is funny and kind. She sits down next to him and watches the lizard. The lizard looks at the plate and the cup. He is curious. He crawls closer and sniffs the bread and the juice. He does not like them. He turns away and goes to the water. He licks the water with his tongue. He likes the water. He drinks some more.
Tim and Lily clap their hands. They are happy. The lizard drank their water. They think he likes them. They talk to him softly and gently. They tell him their names and ask him his name. They do not know if he can hear them or understand them. But they do not care. They like the lizard. They think he is interesting. They hope he will stay in the garden and play with them again.
