This book was designed for Ashton Cook, a second grader, to help him master his “Grade 2 Tricky Words “through the narrative of a story.
ANNIE OAKLEY The Little Black Labrador
BIG DAY OUT
Kate Triebe
A book by
Kate Triebe
Copyright © 2024 Author: Kate Walker All rights reserved. ISBN:
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
This book was designed for Ashton Cook, a second grader, to help him master his “Grade 2 Tricky Words “through the narrative of a story.
The tricky words are: : February, until, woman, different, caught, something, really, bought, alright, already, across, lose, build, tomorrow, through, surprise, minutes, remember, decided, together, though, around, favourite, interesting, women, believe, was, were, home, why, who, ask, animal, thought, always, their, mother, father, house, school, every, there, great, other, know, any, can't, could, should, would, after, saw, here, friend, where, family, people, what, because, work, said, they, brother, sister, about, cousin, only, where, these, another, were, many, don't, couldn't, shouldn't, wouldn't, laugh, before
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Annie Oakley, The Little Black Labrador, Learns to LISTEN
In the month of February, a small town buzzed with excitement. Why? Because something special was about to happen.
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Annie Oakley, The Little Black Labrador, Learns to LISTEN
Emma was a young girl who lived with her mother, a very kind woman, and her father. They had a cozy house near the school.
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Annie Oakley, The Little Black Labrador, Learns to LISTEN
One morning, Emma’s father said, "We're going to have a surprise visitor tomorrow." Emma couldn't believe it and asked, "Who could it be?
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Annie Oakley, The Little Black Labrador, Learns to LISTEN
That night, Emma thought about her visitor. "Could it be my cousin from across town, or a different town, or maybe my friend from school, or could it be any other person she knew?" she wondered aloud her favourite stuffed animal tucked under her arm.
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Annie Oakley, The Little Black Labrador, Learns to LISTEN
The next day, Emma and her family worked together to clean their house. They wanted everything to look great and really perfect. Emma's mother said, "We should clean these rooms first." Is there any other area where we only need to tidy up?" They started to build a pile of rubbish where they worked.
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Annie Oakley, The Little Black Labrador, Learns to LISTEN
Minutes ticked by slowly until the doorbell rang. Emma ran to the door, her heart racing with excitement.
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Annie Oakley, The Little Black Labrador, Learns to LISTEN
When she opened the door, there stood her brother and sister! They had come home from college for a visit.
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Annie Oakley, The Little Black Labrador, Learns to LISTEN
Emma was thrilled. "I thought you wouldn't be here until after the school year!" she exclaimed.
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Annie Oakley, The Little Black Labrador, Learns to LISTEN
Her brother laughed and said, " It’s alright, we already bought tickets, caught a ride and decided to come early because we missed you so much and didn’t want to lose more time!"
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Annie Oakley, The Little Black Labrador, Learns to LISTEN
Emma introduced her brother and sister to her school friends who had come over to see what the surprise was all about.
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Annie Oakley, The Little Black Labrador, Learns to LISTEN
: As they were playing, Emma saw her sister talking to many women from the neighbourhood, sharing stories about her college experiences.
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Annie Oakley, The Little Black Labrador, Learns to LISTEN
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The whole family and all the friends spent the day together. They played games and shared stories about interesting things they had done through the year.
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As the day turned into evening, everyone sat around talking and laughing. It was a day full of joy and surprises.
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Annie Oakley, The Little Black Labrador, Learns to LISTEN
Emma asked her brother and sister, "Can't you stay only one more day?" Her sister replied, "We shouldn't, we have to go back to school, and we have already bought return tickets."
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Annie Oakley, The Little Black Labrador, Learns to LISTEN
Before going to bed, Emma told her mother, "This was the best day ever. I love when we're all together!"
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Annie Oakley, The Little Black Labrador, Learns to LISTEN
Her mother hugged her tight and said, "Always remember, the best surprises are the ones that bring us together with the people we love." You know that, don't you?"
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Annie Oakley, The Little Black Labrador, Learns to LISTEN
That night, Emma went to bed with a big smile. She knew that even though tomorrow was just another school day, today was a memory she would always cherish.
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Annie Oakley, The Little Black Labrador, Learns to LISTEN
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Kate Triebe, a Tasmania-based author, combines her love for storytelling with her passion for nurturing positive values in young minds. Residing in the serene landscapes of Tasmania with her partner, John, and their beloved dogs, Annie Oakley and Diamond, Kate draws inspiration from the tranquillity and the natural beauty surrounding her. Her commitment to fostering good manners, positive behaviours, and fun in the lives of young children has been the driving force behind her engaging and educational books. A seasoned traveller, Kate has ventured extensively through the Australian Outback, experiences that have enriched her narratives with adventures and settings that captivate the imagination of her young readers. These journeys across Australia's heartland have not only deepened her connection with the country's vast landscapes but have also infused her stories with the spirit of exploration and discovery. Kate's work reflects her profound belief in the power of storytelling to inspire kindness, empathy, and a sense of adventure in young hearts. Through her books, she aims to transport children to worlds where positive behaviours and good manners are celebrated, hoping to lay the foundation for a generation that values respect, understanding, and love for the great outdoors. Oakley
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