
Mina sat at breakfast beside her blue puppet.
The Sock Puppet Who Told the TruthA shy child can only say the hard thing through a puppet, and finds her own voice by the end.
1. Mina sat at breakfast beside her blue puppet.
2. Mina wanted to tell Dad something important.
3. Her words stayed small inside her mouth.
4. Mina lifted the puppet above the little stage.
5. The puppet faced Dad and opened its mouth.
6. The puppet said, “Dad, I broke your cup.”
7. Dad held the broken cup and breathed slowly.
8. “Thank you for telling me,” Dad said.
9. Mina took the puppet from her hand.
10. Mina looked at Dad and spoke herself.
11. “I broke it,” Mina said. “I am sorry.”
12. Her true words sounded warm and strong.
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