

Lily and Ben were twins who liked to play in the garage. They had many toys and games there, but their favorite was the old car. The car was red and shiny, but it did not work. Lily and Ben pretended to drive it to faraway places, like the zoo or the moon.
One day, their dad came to the garage with a big truck. He said he had to take the car away, because it was broken and old. Lily and Ben were sad and angry. They did not want to lose their car. They begged their dad to let them keep it, but he said no.
"Please, dad, please," Lily said. "The car is so charming. It has a nice smile and a soft horn. It is our friend."
"Sorry, kids," dad said. "The car has to go. It is taking up too much space and it is not safe. Maybe we can find you another toy to play with."
Lily and Ben did not listen. They ran to the car and hugged it. They said goodbye and thanked it for all the fun times. They cried and cried.
Dad felt sorry for them. He knew they loved the car, but he also knew it was time to end it. He lifted them up and carried them to the house. He gave them a hug and a kiss and a cookie. He said he had a surprise for them.
He took them to the backyard, where there was a big box with a bow. He opened it and showed them what was inside. It was a new bike, with two seats and two wheels. It was blue and shiny, and it had a bell and a basket.
"Wow!" Lily and Ben said. "A bike!"
They forgot about the car and ran to the bike. They wanted to try it right away. They put on their helmets and climbed on the bike. Dad helped them pedal and steer. They laughed and cheered.
They rode the bike around the yard, feeling the wind and the sun. They pretended to go to faraway places, like the park or the stars. They had a lot of fun.
They decided they liked the bike. It was not the same as the car, but it was also charming. It had a nice ring and a big smile. It was their new friend.
