Spider Magazine Stories, Games, Activites and Puzzles for Children and Kids

Doodlebug & Dandelion Once Upon a Leap Year

“IT’S OKAY, TOMIKO,” Dandelion Pinkley said to her best friend who lived across the street, “your dad will be home from his conference on Sunday. That’s only two days away!”

Tomiko was staying with the Pinkleys while Mr. Tanji was gone, and now, at dinner, the family was trying to cheer her up.

Dandelion’s brother Doodlebug changed the subject. “Mom, what were you and Dad doing with Mr. Tanji out

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