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Leo’s Gentle Trip to Sunny Seaside Town

Leo, a 4-year-old boy, travels to Sunny Seaside Town and learns kind, simple ways to explore, meet others, and solve small problems while feeling safe and curious.

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A tender scene on a sunny seaside train platform: a happy, curious 4-year-old boy with tousled brown hair, round cheeks and freckles, wearing a small blue backpack, soft socks and a blue beanie, holds his mother's hand and watches the tracks in wonder; the mother, about 30–35, smiling and gentle with chestnut hair in a bun, wearing a beige coat and striped scarf, leans in to speak to him. Colorful signs, wooden benches, rolling suitcases, a round wall clock and patches of light on tiled floor; pastel tones and childlike doodles of shells and clouds suggest a warm, anticipatory atmosphere as luggage rattles and a train clacks in the distance.

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Backpack: A small bag you wear on your back to carry things.
Notebook: A small book with blank pages for drawing or writing.
Passenger: A person who rides on a train, bus, or car.
Aisle: The long space between seats where people walk.
Station: The place where trains stop and people get on or off.
Platform: The flat area next to the train where people wait.
Lost and Found: A desk where lost things are kept until claimed.
Bench: A long seat where people can sit together.
Detective: A person who looks closely to find missing things.
Treasure: A special small thing that someone wants to keep.
Sleeve: The part of a shirt that covers the arm.
Crumbs: Very small bits of food left after eating.
Vest: A sleeveless piece of clothing often worn over shirts.
Café: A small place where people buy food and drinks.
Slipper: A soft shoe you wear indoors to keep feet warm.
Ticket: A small paper that lets you ride the train.
Restroom: A room with toilets where people wash and use the toilet.
Ice cream cart: A small stand that sells ice cream outside.
Trembles: When your body shakes a little because you feel sad or cold.

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