"It isn't moving.
She is very tired.
She's yellow.
She's a very rare
breed of dog."
When a young child heads outside to take a pet for a walk, the two are surprised by the attention they get. Passersby are intrigued and quick to make comments about the two. They call attention to the fact that it is a banana being walked on a leash. The child insists the banana is, in fact, a dog.
"Can I pet her?
No, you made fun of her!
She'll probably bite you now."
As they state their opinions, The owner is quick to respond with reassurance that they are not seeing what they are so sure they are seeing. The laughter and flippancy they continue to assert is continually rejected until the two walkers angrily turn to leave.
"Yeah, right. Look, everyone!
This is Kitsy, my cat-pear.
He meows on command.
That's ridiculous. I'm leaving now."
Only then do the tables turn. Bystanders are left confounded by an unexpected response from the pet.
This is a fun story to share. The text is concise, and enjoyable. The illustrations are expressive and present diverse characters. It's sure to get a humorous response from young listeners who will be happy to hear it again.
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