Animals · Reading practice

The Lost Kitten

A little kitten loses her way — will she find her family?

A1 · For Kids · about 2 min

One day, a small kitten walked far from her home. Soon, she was lost.

The kitten was scared. She did not know the way back. She sat under a tree and cried.

A kind girl named Ella heard the kitten crying. Ella walked over and picked her up gently.

Ella looked at the kitten’s collar. It had an address on it. Ella walked the kitten home.

The kitten’s family was so happy! They thanked Ella for her kindness. The kitten was safe at last.

Check your understanding

1. Why was the kitten scared?

2. Who helped the kitten?

3. How did Ella find the kitten’s home?

Talk about it

  1. Have you ever helped a lost animal or a person?
  2. How do you think the kitten felt when she got home?

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