Forgiveness does not erase what happened. These stories give children a way to look at hurt, repair, and the choice to reconnect.
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A game with sticks and stones leaves Rita with a hurt head. Ralph’s apology fails because he arrives cranky, and Rita’s visit doesn’t fix things either, but after an unhappy night the friends find their way back together.
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When another dog bursts her red ball, Daisy is visibly sad. When that dog and its owner come back with a blue ball, she accepts it and settles down happily beside it.
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When the fort is done, Ruby won’t let the brothers who refused to help just walk in. After they paint it and add a mailbox and flowers, she accepts their work and invites them in for cookies.
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