Mama’s Business Trip
Lori Richmond
Mama’s Business Trip
Lori Richmond
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Mama is going away on a business trip . . .
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and Bunny doesn’t like it one bit.
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Mama won’t be here for bedtime stories tonight, thought Bunny.
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But if I make the suitcase go away, Mama can’t leave!
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Then Bunny has an even better idea . . .
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“I’ll just go with Mama!”
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“Bunny Love, my business trip is just for grown-ups. You and Papa can mark the days on this calendar. Today is Monday. I’ll be home on Friday, before you know it!”
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That night, Bunny sniff les all the way through bedtime stories. “Papa, I wish we could go somewhere little bunnies can go, too.”
“Let’s do it,” said Papa. “We’ll leave in the morning.”
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The next day, Bunny and Papa wake up early . . .
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get the car ready . . .
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and set o * on a grand adventure.
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On Tuesday, a trip to the tropics . . .
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On Wednesday, a wintry wonderland . . .
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And on Thursday, a safari adventure!
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But sometimes even the bravest adventurer misses Mama.
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“Bunny Love, Mama will be back tomorrow,” said Papa. “Let’s make a welcome home sign for her.”
But Bunny has an even better idea . . .
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for one more very special adventure.
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On Friday, Mama is home at last.
“Hurry — come inside!” said Bunny.
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SURPRISE!
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Where will Bunny and Papa go while Mama is away on a business trip?
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