Kiwi, an adventurous mini-Aussie puppy, is captivated by a butterfly and forgets the important rules she's just learned, particularly Rule #5. In her excitement, she digs under the fence and soon finds herself lost. The story follows her journey as she navigates this unexpected adventure, highlighting themes of curiosity, the importance of rules, and the challenges of finding one's way home.
What's in a name? According to Merci's teacher - a whole story! But when Merci asks her dad about her name, she feels a little disappointed. "I'm named after a boxcar?" Her dad explains that her story also includes - - two World Wars, foot-soldiers, horses, figs, raisins, and some brave grandfathers. Excited to hear more, Merci soon learns that her name, which means Thank You in French, holds an important place in America's history.
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