Penny was so tired when she got home from work. There had been more customers than usual and the new cook had messed up several of her orders. She took off her uniform and relaxed into a hot bath. What is Penny?

Lauren woke up in the middle of the night to the sound of crying. She heard her mother's soft footsteps in the hall. Soon the house was quiet again. Who was crying?

Robbie excitedly tore the bright red wrapping paper off the box. Instead of the science kit he had been hoping for, he saw that the box was from a department store. He took off the lid to find a brown sweater inside.What is Robbie feeling?

Sylvia is waiting in line with her class. She is near the end because he is shorter than most of her classmates. Her mother put her hair back in a special way and she is wearing one of her nicest outfits. What is Sylvia waiting in line for?

It was silent reading time. Aiden was reading an exciting book about a wizard. Aiden did not hear the teacher when she said that silent reading time was over. Why didn't Aiden hear the teacher?

Sam is trying to do his homework, but it is so noisy! Other kids are talking and laughing all around him. The engine is loud and the brakes squeak every time they stop, which is often. Where is Sam?

Julie put on her sweater and went outside. The sun was shining, but the grass was still wet from the recent rain. Julie stopped to look at the bright, red tulips, which were just starting to bloom. What season is it?

When Joe arrived at the Smith house, Mrs. Smith led him right to the kitchen sink. Joe opened his toolbox and went to work. “It won't leak anymore," he told Mrs. Smith when he was done. What is Joe?

Ryan's costume was itchy. As he waited for his cue, he went over his lines in his head. He knew he was ready, but he was still nervous. Where is Ryan?

Maria threw the flat stone toward the lake. “One, two, three, four, five!" she called to her Dad, “That is a new record for me!" Then she went to search for more flat stones. What is Maria doing?

Jessie waded into the water. He saw a pretty shell under the water and bent down to pick it up. Suddenly a big wave came and pushed him over! It was a little scary, but at least he got the shell! Where is Jessie?

Marissa shivered as she climbed up the long ladder. Carefully, she walked to the end of the board and looked down. “Hurry up!" said the kid behind her. Marisa held her breath and jumped. Where is Melissa?

First Lindsay put the dirty clothes that were spread all over the floor into the laundry hamper. Then she put away the game of checkers from yesterday and made her bed. What is Lindsay doing?