Five Little Friends

Five lively classmates – Bob, Betty, Paul, Peggy and little Dot – gather each day in Miss West’s bright classroom. Their teacher surprises them with a clear glass bowl holding six goldfish, turning the class into a shared pet‑care project. The children take turns feeding the fish, learning responsibility while giggling at the fish’s playful swims. It becomes a small routine that ties the whole school together, even as other pupils join in.

Soon Miss West invites each child to talk about a pet of their own, turning ordinary afternoons into a story‑swap. Dot recounts how her white cat Snowball gave birth to two mischievous kittens that love to tug at their father’s old hat, while Paul describes Hero, his loyal collie who transports baskets and watches the shore with steady eyes. Their vivid tales spark laughter and curiosity, making the classroom feel like a cozy circle of friends eager to share the wonderful world of their animal companions.