

Jae put on her little backpack and stepped into the sunny forest. The trees were so tall! Soft green moss covered the ground like a carpet. "Wow!" she whispered. Colorful birds sang happy songs above her head. A rabbit hopped across the path. "Hello, little rabbit!" Jae called softly. The rabbit wiggled its nose at her. Jae smiled big. The forest smelled like flowers and fresh leaves. Sunlight made pretty patterns on the ground. This was going to be the best day ever!

A baby deer peeked from behind a big tree. Its eyes were soft and curious. "Don't be scared," Jae said gently. The deer took tiny steps closer. Under a tree root sat a fox with clever eyes. "Hi, fox!" Jae waved. The fox tilted its head and wagged its tail. The rabbit hopped back, bringing two friends. Birds landed on low branches to watch. "Will you all be my friends?" Jae asked. The animals gathered around her in a circle. Everyone seemed to say yes!

Jae showed her new friends a fun game. "Let's follow the leader!" she giggled. The rabbit hopped first, bouncing over a log. Jae hopped too! The deer leaped gracefully through the flowers. "Your turn, fox!" The fox danced around a tree trunk. Birds flew loop-de-loops in the air. They all laughed and played in the warm sunshine. Jae twirled and the animals copied her. The forest filled with happy sounds. Playing with friends was so much fun! "Best adventure ever!" Jae cheered.

The sun started to set, painting the sky orange and pink. "I have to go home now," Jae said sadly. The deer nuzzled her hand gently. The rabbit gave her a flower to remember them by. The fox led her back to the forest edge. Birds sang a goodbye song. "Will I see you again?" Jae asked. All the animals nodded yes! Jae waved goodbye and walked toward home. She held the flower tight. Tomorrow she would come back for another adventure. Friends make everything special!