

Bram knelt on the playroom rug, stacking red and yellow Duplo blocks. Nearby, a golden Labrador puppy named Biscuit lay flat, chin on her paws, watching every move. "Look, Biscuit," Bram whispered, "a tower!" Biscuit's tail thumped softly. Her big brown eyes followed each block as it clicked into place. Bram giggled. "You like watching, huh?" Biscuit's ears perked, and she scooted an inch closer, nose twitching at the colorful bricks.

The tower grew tall, wobbling slightly. Biscuit's tail wagged faster, brushing a loose block. Thump! The tower toppled, bricks scattering everywhere. "Oh no!" Bram laughed, not upset at all. Biscuit jumped up, sniffing the fallen pieces, then nudged one with her nose. "Did you knock it down?" Bram asked, grinning. Biscuit barked once, spinning in a happy circle. Bram scratched her soft ears. "Okay, silly pup, let's build again—together this time!"

Bram placed a blue block down, then another. Biscuit lay close, watching, careful not to wag her tail too hard. "Good girl," Bram said softly. Suddenly, a tiny red brick rolled near Biscuit's paw. She sniffed it, then gently pushed it toward Bram with her nose. "Hey, thank you!" Bram cheered, clicking it onto the tower. Biscuit's tail thumped proudly. Together they stacked higher, puppy and boy working as a team.

Finally, the tower stood taller than ever, almost reaching Bram's knees. Biscuit sat up, tilting her head, admiring it. "We did it, Biscuit!" Bram cheered, clapping his hands. The puppy barked happily and flopped back down, resting her head near the colorful blocks. Bram lay beside her on the rug. "Best builder ever," he whispered, patting her soft fur. Biscuit sighed contentedly, and together they watched their tower glow in the sunny playroom.