Ben wakes up. Ben sees Mama. “Good morning, Mama,” says Ben.
“Good morning, Ben,” says Mama.
Ben hears a knock. Knock, knock.
Ben looks. It is Mia! Mia is here.
“Mia!” says Ben. “Hi, Mia!”
“Hi, Ben!” says Mia. She smiles.
Ben hugs Mia. Mia hugs Ben.
“Mama, look! Mia is here,” says Ben.
“Yes, Mia is here,” says Mama.
Ben and Mia sit. Ben gives Mia a block.
“Block?” says Mia.
“Yes, block!” says Ben.
Ben and Mia build. Ben puts a block. Mia puts a block.
“Up, up, up!” says Ben.
“Up, up, up!” says Mia.
The blocks fall. Crash!
“Oh no!” says Ben. He looks sad.
Mia pats Ben's hand. “It's okay,” says Mia.
Ben smiles. “Okay,” says Ben.
Ben and Mia build again.
“Together,” says Mia.
“Together,” says Ben.
Mama brings apples. “Snack time,” says Mama.
“Thank you, Mama,” says Ben.
“Thank you,” says Mia.
Ben gives Mia an apple.
Mia gives Ben a smile.
“Friends,” says Ben.
“Friends,” says Mia.
Ben and Mia laugh.
Ben and Mia play.
Ben and Mia share.
Ben and Mia help.
Ben and Mia are happy.
Ben looks at Mia.
“Mia, I like you,” says Ben.
Mia hugs Ben.
“I like you, Ben,” says Mia.
Friends play. Friends care.
Friends are special, every day.
