Directions: • Print out the book in color or black and white. • Cut each page in half. (Note dashed line on each page)

• Staple pages together.

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Christmas is Coming for Bella and Rosie

by Michèle Dufresne

“Look!” said Rosie.“A tree is in the house!”

“It’s a Christmas tree,” said Bella.“Christmas is coming!”

“Yippee!” said Rosie.“I love Christmas. I love bones. I love toys. I’m going to get some new bones and some new toys for Christmas.”

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“Me, too!” said Bella.“I love bones. I love toys. I’m going to get some new bones and some new toys for Christmas, too.”

“Hmmm,“ said Rosie.“Good dogs get bones. Good dogs get toys. Were you a good dog this year?”

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“Yes!” said Bella.“I was a good dog! Were you a good dog?”

“Yes!” said Rosie.“I am always a good dog!”

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“Merry Christmas!” said Rosie.

“Merry Christmas!” said Bella.

The end

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