"Kate was late for preschool.
Not because her daddy helped her
out of the stroller at the bus stop.
Not because she waved to the bicyclist
pedaling slow, slow, slowly ... "
This heartwarming story about a small girl and her father begins with what happens at its end. We know from the first page that today Kate was late for school. There are many reasons that might make her late: chocolate milk, a fancy hairdo, a long look for a favorite toy. None of those things made her late!
Was it the walk to the bus, quick chats with neighbors, waving to a passing cyclist, the garbage truck, the ambulance or the cars that demanded careful attention? No, none of those things could be blamed. The two fnally board the bus and Kate can watch all the action from the window as they go. Once off the bus, an elderly gentleman checks out the toy Kate is carrying. There continue to be obstacles that could make Kate late. It is none of them. It's not even because of a short visit with her teacher as she and her daddy approach the school entrance.
Can you guess what it might be? You will be surprised, and charmed by the real reason for Kate being late to school. Just lovely!
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