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Christmas is Coming for Bella and Rosie
by Michèle Dufresne
“Look!” said Rosie.“A tree is in the house!”
“It’s a Christmas tree,” said Bella.“Christmas is coming!”
“Yippee!” said Rosie.“I love Christmas. I love bones. I love toys. I’m going to get some new bones and some new toys for Christmas.”
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“Me, too!” said Bella.“I love bones. I love toys. I’m going to get some new bones and some new toys for Christmas, too.”
“Hmmm,“ said Rosie.“Good dogs get bones. Good dogs get toys. Were you a good dog this year?”
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“Yes!” said Bella.“I was a good dog! Were you a good dog?”
“Yes!” said Rosie.“I am always a good dog!”
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“Merry Christmas!” said Rosie.
“Merry Christmas!” said Bella.
The end
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