

Anna loved to look at the big book of animals. She liked to point at the pictures and say their names. She knew many animals, like dog, cat, fish, and cow. But her favorite animal was the owl. She liked how the owl had big eyes, a round head, and soft feathers. She wished she could see a real owl someday.
One night, Anna heard a strange sound outside her window. It was like a soft hoo-hoo. She got out of her bed and looked out. She saw a dark shape on a branch. It was an owl! Anna was so happy and excited. She opened the window and said, "Hello, owl! I like you. You are charming. Do you want to be my friend?"
The owl looked at Anna and tilted its head. It seemed curious and friendly. It hoo-hooed back at Anna. Anna smiled and asked, "What is your name, owl? Can you talk to me?" The owl blinked and hoo-hooed again. Anna thought the owl was trying to talk to her. She said, "My name is Anna. I have a big book of animals. Do you want to see it?"
The owl nodded and flew to Anna's window. Anna was very careful and gentle. She picked up the owl and brought it to her bed. She showed the owl her book of animals. She pointed at the pictures and said their names. The owl looked at the book and listened to Anna. It seemed to like the book. It hoo-hooed when Anna said the names of the animals.
Anna and the owl had a lot of fun. They looked at the book, played with Anna's toys, and cuddled on the bed. Anna felt very happy and sleepy. She said, "Owl, you are my best friend. I love you. Can you stay with me?" The owl nuzzled Anna and hoo-hooed softly. It seemed to say yes. Anna hugged the owl and closed her eyes. She fell asleep with the owl in her arms.
The next morning, Anna woke up and looked for the owl. But the owl was gone. Anna felt sad and confused. She wondered where the owl went. She looked out the window and saw a note on the branch. It was written in big letters. It said, "Thank you, Anna. You are a charming friend. I had to go back to my home. But I will come back to visit you. Love, Owl." Anna smiled and felt happy again. She knew the owl was her friend. She said, "Bye, owl. See you soon. I love you too." She put the note in her book of animals. She hoped to see the owl again. She knew the owl would come back. It was a test of their friendship. And they passed.
