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Daisy and Adeline

THERE was a little girl twelve years old, and she had a delicate lamb given her, of which she became very fond. When permitted to follow her into the house, as sometimes happened, Daisy would stand beside the table where her little mistress was washing dishes, then follow her, step by step, from the table to the cupboard and back, up and down the room, in and out of the house. Daisy never left her side for a moment. One day, for fun, someone said, "See if Daisy would follow you under the bed, Adeline." In the same spirit of amusement, the little girl ran into the bedroom and crept under the bedstead. Daisy scampered after her beloved mistress, but could only get her head and neck under, remaining so, on her knees, until Adeline came out and returned to the other end of the house.

When spring came, the little girl would sometimes climb up on the warm side of the hay-stack and sit there with her knitting or book awhile, and many a one passing by has looked and wondered to see a little girl and white lamb up there. In all Adeline's walks Daisy accompanied her, and many a happy race have they had together. Daisy was so sensible, and when her mistress led her into her warm pen at night and said " good-night" to her, the good little creature always settled down contentedly. The boys could not manage Daisy, she acknowledged but one authority, but to it was truly loyal.

Daisy And Adeline - Takeaway for Class 1,2,3

Friendship is important because friends can help us learn and have fun together.

Daisy And Adeline - Takeaway for Class 4,5,6

Friendship can blossom in unexpected places, and by being kind and open-hearted, you can create special bonds that last a lifetime, just like Daisy and Adeline did.

Daisy And Adeline - Takeaway for Class 7,8,9

True friendship means accepting each other's differences and standing by one another through both challenges and adventures.

3 Fun Facts

• Daisy and Adeline, two best friends, loved playing together in the meadow every day.
• Despite their differences, Daisy being quiet and Adeline being adventurous, they always supported each other.
• The story reminds us of the importance of accepting friends for who they are and valuing their unique qualities.

Quiz for Class 1,2,3

• What do Daisy and Adeline love to do in the garden every day?
• Who was taking care of Daisy and Adeline when their parents were not at home?
• What did Daisy and Adeline find that made them very happy?

Quiz for Class 4,5,6

• What did Daisy secretly take from the garden even though she knew it was wrong?
• How did Adeline help Daisy after she admitted to her mistake?
• What valuable lesson did Daisy learn at the end of the story?

Quiz for Class 7,8,9

• What significant difference in attitude towards city life do Daisy and Adeline exhibit, and how does it reflect on their individual characters?
• How does the evolving dynamic between Daisy and Adeline over their summer visit affect their relationship, and what event becomes a turning point in enhancing their understanding of each other?
• Describe the role of the grandfather in the story and how his perspective on nature and life helps bridge the gap between Daisy and Adeline’s distinct views.