Sophie and Sam Springly are brother and sister. Sophie is five and her brother is just a year older. Sophie is full of spunk and likes to do things by herself. Sam enjoys teasing his little sister. They argue sometimes, but they both love spaghetti, swing sets, and their little patcheyed pup, Poochie.
Max and Polly Popple live next door to the Springlys’. Polly is an almost-three-year-old bundle of wiggly, giggly joy. Polly’s brother, Max, is five and loves to play with his best friend, Sophie.
Mia Chang lives in the pretty white house across the street from Sophie and Sam. Mia loves her fluffy kitten, Stormy, her pet parrot, Kei-Kei, and her
new baby brother, Joe. Mia is four and is eager to know everything she can know, especially how to read.
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