
Khaza is a little boy who lives in a cozy house. He has a soft teddy bear. The bear is named Teddy. Teddy has a small red bow. Khaza has an imaginary friend. It is a tiny bird named Pippa. Pippa is playful. She sings soft songs. Khaza smiles when she sings. Khaza holds Teddy close. He feels happy. One morning Khaza sees that Teddy’s red bow is missing. Khaza feels sad. Teddy looks sad too. Khaza decides to find the bow. He asks Pippa to help. Pippa flaps her wings and chirps. They search the bedroom. They look on the bed. They look under the bed. They look in the toy box. They peek behind pillows. They lift soft blankets. No bow.
They move to the living room. Khaza carries Teddy. Pippa flies over the sofa. They look on the floor. They check near the rug. They look beside the armchair. The bow is not there. Khaza feels tired. He takes a deep breath. He asks the plush rabbit to help. The rabbit is named Flop. Flop has long ears. Flop hops softly. Flop checks behind the curtains. Flop looks near the window. Flop sniffs on the shelf. No bow. Khaza keeps going. He says, Together we can find it. Pippa chirps in agreement. Flop nods.
They go to the hallway. Khaza walks slowly. Pippa flies near his shoulder. Flop hops at his feet. They check the shoe rack. Khaza lifts each shoe. The red bow is not there. They check the closet. They look in each pocket of his coat. No bow. Khaza feels he needs a plan. He sits on the floor. He thinks. Then he gets an idea. He calls Teddy’s name. Teddy whispers in his arms. Khaza remembers he played with Teddy near the kitchen. He might have left the bow there.
They hurry to the kitchen. Khaza opens the door carefully. Pippa flies ahead. Flop hops behind. They look on the table. They look on the counter. They look on the floor. Khaza looks in a small box. Then Flop spots a flash of red near a cookie jar. It is the bow. Khaza picks it up. He shows it to Teddy and to his friends. They all cheer. Khaza ties the bow back on Teddy. Teddy looks happy once more. Khaza feels joyful. Pippa twirls in the air. Flop hops in a circle. They dance together. Khaza gives Teddy a gentle hug.
Khaza says thank you to Pippa. He says thank you to Flop. Teddy whispers thank you too. Khaza put away the cookie jar box. Then Khaza smiles and feels proud. He smiles with pride. He learns that if you look together you find lost things. Khaza, Teddy, Pippa, and Flop sit on the soft rug. They share a happy moment. They sing a soft song. They laugh and they play. The sun shines through the window. All is well in the cozy house. Good night.