

Sam and Mia are friends. They like to play in the park. One day, they see a big green ball on the grass. They run to the ball. They want to play with it.
"Wow, look at this ball!" Sam says. "It is so green and round!"
"Can I kick it?" Mia asks. "I can kick it very fast!"
"Okay, but be careful!" Sam says. "Don't kick it too hard!"
Mia kicks the ball. The ball flies in the air. It goes over the fence. It lands in the street.
"Oh no!" Sam and Mia say. "The ball is gone!"
They run to the fence. They look for the ball. They see a car. The car is fast. The car hits the ball. The ball pops.
"Uh oh!" Sam and Mia say. "The ball is broken!"
They feel sad. They lose the ball. They go back to the park. They see a man. The man has a dog. The dog is small and brown. The dog barks.
"Hello, kids!" the man says. "Do you want to play with my dog? His name is Spot. He is very friendly!"
Sam and Mia smile. They like dogs. They go to the man and the dog. They pet the dog. The dog licks them. They laugh.
"Thank you, mister!" Sam and Mia say. "Your dog is very nice!"
"You're welcome, kids!" the man says. "Have fun!"
Sam and Mia play with the dog. They throw a stick. The dog runs and brings it back. They gain a new friend. They forget about the ball. They are happy.
