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In the sunlit backyard, Tiana kneels beside a small wire playpen on the grass, gently setting her green frogs Theodore and Franklin inside. Morning light casts soft shadows as she smiles warmly at them.
Tiana gently placed her pet frogs, Theodore and Franklin, in their sunny playpen. "Be good, little friends!" she said, smiling.
In the bright backyard, Franklin the frog leaps over the playpen’s low fence while Theodore remains inside, body slumped and throat puffing a tiny croak. The empty playpen bars cast sharp midday shadows on the grass.
Franklin hopped right out of the playpen when Tiana wasn’t looking. Theodore looked sad and let out a tiny croak.
Beside the backyard playpen, Tiana leans forward with a worried face as she notices only Theodore inside. Late-afternoon light bathes the scene, emphasizing the empty space where Franklin should be.
Tiana saw Theodore sitting alone. "Oh no, where’s Franklin?" she exclaimed. "Don’t be sad, Theodore. I’ll find him!"
On the sun-dappled garden path, Tiana crouches to speak to John Jr who is crawling toward her, giggling and nodding enthusiastically. Leaves overhead filter the warm, late-afternoon light.
Tiana spotted John Jr crawling nearby. "John Jr, can you help me find my missing frog?" she asked. He giggled and nodded.
At the edge of Turtle Pond, Tiana kneels beside faint muddy frog tracks while John Jr stands nearby pointing excitedly toward the water. Early evening light glimmers on lily pads and ripples.
They followed froggy tracks through the garden together. Near Turtle Pond, John Jr pointed and squealed, "Froggy!"
On the grassy bank of Turtle Pond under golden sunset light, Tiana kneels and gently cradles Franklin the frog who munches a lingering fly. Reeds sway behind them, reflecting in the calm water.
Franklin was munching on yummy flies beside the pond. "There you are, Franklin!" Tiana said, hugging her pet.
Inside the backyard playpen beneath soft twilight, Theodore and Franklin hop in joyful circles, throats expanded as they croak together. Tiana watches through the mesh wall, smiling with relief.
Back in the playpen, Franklin and Theodore were together again. Both frogs croaked happily and hopped in circles.
In the backyard garden at dusk, Tiana kneels beside John Jr and offers him a square of walnut fudge on a small plate. The fading light warms their smiles as flowers sway softly around them.
Tiana smiled at John Jr and said, "You’re the best helper!" She brought him sweet walnut fudge as a thank you treat.
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