Flying Kites

Flying Kites

The Hoppers pressed their noses against the window. They watched the March wind blow outside. “ Remember, do not leave the house while we are gone, ” said Mother Hopper. She and Papa Hopper were going shopping. Snubby Nose cried, “ Can we sit on the doorstep?” “ Do not set one paw outside, " Mother Hopper said. She and Papa Hopper left for town.

The Hoppers swept the floor, made their beds, and made lunch. All the while, Snubby Nose said, “ I want to fly my kite. Let's fly our kites! ”

After lunch, the Hoppers took out their kites, just to look at them. They sat by the window. The March wind blew around the house. “ Let's just fly our kites in the yard, ” said Snubby Nose. “ Mother said we must not leave the house, " said Fluffy Tail.

The March wind blew some leaves against the window. Snubby Nose couldn't stand it anymore. He stepped outside with his kite, and the other Hoppers followed. Fluffy Tail was the last one out. They ran around the house with their kites. But soon they got tired of their yard. “ We can go down the path, " said Snubby Nose.

The Hoppers flew their kites down the path into the woods. Floppy Ears cried, “ Oh, no! I let go of my string! ” Her kite sailed away. Then Speedy Legs cried, “ A branch tore my kite! ” “ We should have listened to Mother, ” said Fluffy Tail. Just then, Snubby Nose howled, “ My kite is caught in a tree! ”