Because the dog didn’t belong in Santa’s bag — he was a stowaway — and they needed to return him to his family so Christmas could be right.
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Why do you think Tugboat followed Santa and the elves?
Possibly because Tugboat thought Santa (or the elves) was friendly, or maybe he liked all the dogs Santa meets. Sometimes pets follow people who are kind or giv
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What is something kind that the elves did in the story?
They helped Santa deliver presents to children all over the world. They also helped return the lost dog to its family, which was kind and caring.
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How did Santa feel when Tugboat was missing? Why do you think so?
Santa likely felt worried or concerned because they had accidentally taken someone’s pet. You can tell because the elves had to hurry to fix the mistake and ret
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What could have happened if they didn’t bring Tugboat back?
Maybe Tugboat’s family would have been sad or heartbroken at Christmas. It would spoil someone’s Christmas to lose their pet.
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What would you do if an animal followed you home by accident? How would you solve that problem?
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If you were Spark Elf, what would you write in a journal about that night?
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What was your favorite part of the story and why?
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Where did Santa get stuck during the story?
At the end, when they returned to the North Pole, they discovered there was a surprise in the bag — a dog stowaway. This caused a problem
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What do the elves use to plan their trip around the world?
They use a GPS; Spark programs the GPS so Santa knows where to fly.
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How do you think Tugboat felt when he got lost
Maybe sad, scared, or worried — because he was away from his family and in a strange place.
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What special job do the elves do for Santa?
The main elf, Spark Elf, keeps Santa on schedule — setting the GPS, reminding him when to go, and helping manage the sleigh and toy bag.
