Once upon a time, there was a calendar named Carl who lived on a desk. He loved to keep track of all the important dates, but one day he noticed that his best friend, a pencil sharpener named Sharpey, was feeling down.

"What's wrong?" asked Carl.

"I just can't seem to sharpen any pencils," replied Sharpey. "The door to my home is stuck and I can't get out."

Just then, a paper clip named Clip came bouncing by. "I know how to help!" she said. "I'll use my strong wire to pry open the door."

And with a flick of her wire, the door popped open and Sharpey was free! He was so grateful that he started sharpening pencils for everyone in the room.

Meanwhile, a window named Windy had been admiring some beautiful pictures on the wall. But every time she tried to take a closer look, a pesky clock named Tick-Tock would chime and scare her away.

But then, Clip had another idea. She used her paper clips to hold back Tick-Tock's hands and Windy was finally able to admire the pictures in peace.

Finally, a workbook named Wooki decided to join in on the fun. She took out her colored pencils and started drawing pictures to go along with the ones on the wall.

And that was the day when the calendar, pencil sharpener, door, paper clip, window, picture, paper clips, clock, workbook, and pictures all came together to have a fun and creative playdate!

Reflections

1. What was Sharpey feeling down about at the beginning of the story?
2. How did Clip help Sharpey get out of his home?
3. Who was admiring pictures on the wall and why couldn't they take a closer look?
4. How did Clip help Windy admire the pictures?
5. What did Wooki do to join in on the fun?
6. Can you think of another stationary object that could have joined the playdate?