JOE!!! DAD!!

Joe’s dad

Buddy wags his tail at the thought of it.

“We were all so happy to see Dad again.

He picked me up and swung me around then hugged Mum and Gran.” Smiles Joe.

“He says I’ve grown since last time I saw him, and I said that his hair looks funny.

The little café sold pop AND chocolate muffins and Mum let me have BOTH!”

“Mmmm”. Joe licks his lips at the thought.

“He says he loved the drawing I did of you, Buddy”.

The next day is “Show and Tell” morning at school.

Mr. Boyd has asked the children to bring something special in to class.

Joe brings his memory box.

It’s your turn, Joe

This is my dad

Joe tells his classmates all about his dad and how much he misses him. He enjoys showing everyone what is inside the box.

The children all say ‘“Awwwww” at Buddy’s puppy photo.

They all want to make their own boxes after seeing Joe’s.

Buddy is SO cute!

Mr. Boyd tells Gran that he is very proud of Joe for being so brave and talking about his feelings.

You were brilliant today, Joe! Well done!

Well done, Joe

WOOF!

The memory box was Gran’s idea.

Wasn’t it, Gran?

Joe is happy inside as he walks home with Gran and Buddy.

Joe overhears Gran telling his Mum all about what Mr. Boyd had said and how proud she is of him.

Mum is pleased that Joe isn’t feeling as sad this week.

I love looking in the memory box too

It’s nice to see Joe smiling again

“It’s Joe’s birthday tomorrow. I’m sure he’ll have more things to pop inside it,” whispers Mum.