When you think of a skunk, what is the first thing that comes to mind? I knew it. No, I am not stinky. I only use my amazing scent to scare away anyone who wants to see how I taste; you would do the same, right? No one would be happy about some strange creature coming up to take a nibble of them.

I love to romp around in the flower fields, rolling around in a sunny patch, as I look for fruits, berries, and nuts to fill my tummy. If you have fruits in your garden, I would love to be friends, and we can spend the sunny days playing tag and gathering nuts to have a picnic.

When you think of a skunk, what is the first thing that comes to mind? I knew it. No, I am not stinky. I only use my amazing scent to scare away anyone who wants to see how I taste; you would do the same, right? No one would be happy about some strange creature coming up to take a nibble of them.

I love to romp around in the flower fields, rolling around in a sunny patch, as I look for fruits, berries, and nuts to fill my tummy. If you have fruits in your garden, I would love to be friends, and we can spend the sunny days playing tag and gathering nuts to have a picnic.

When you think of a skunk, what is the first thing that comes to mind? I knew it. No, I am not stinky. I only use my amazing scent to scare away anyone who wants to see how I taste; you would do the same, right? No one would be happy about some strange creature coming up to take a nibble of them.

I love to romp around in the flower fields, rolling around in a sunny patch, as I look for fruits, berries, and nuts to fill my tummy. If you have fruits in your garden, I would love to be friends, and we can spend the sunny days playing tag and gathering nuts to have a picnic.

Hahahehehahahahe! Did I startle you? Did you think I was a human laughing? No, just me, the Kookaburra. Now the question to ask is, was I laughing, or is this the way my call sounds? I would hate for you to not be able to join me in a good laugh, which I enjoy as much as any pet. Alas, this time I was calling to see if there were any more Kookaburra in the area.

I am a cat who can fly, an owl who has nine lives. I am an Owlcat who can climb a tree, roost in its branches, fly to the next tree and always find the sunniest places for another nap. With a tail to wrap around my nose to keep it warm, ears that hear every sound and eyes that won’t miss a single movement. Am I a new type of animal or one you have just never met before?

A wiggle and a walk, a wiggle and a walk. There is nothing to see here. I am but a leaf waving in the wind.

Did I fool you? As a Chameleon, I walk with jerky movements and a rocking motion. This is to fool any predator into thinking I am a leaf. Pretty clever. I can also change colour depending on my mood, temperature, and health. I don't suddenly think to myself, I would like to be pink or yellow today.

I would like to be friends with you, and I always think it is nice to share something you like with a new friend. I like bugs and worms to dine on. What about you, what is your favourite like?

A wiggle and a walk, a wiggle and a walk. There is nothing to see here. I am but a leaf waving in the wind.

Did I fool you? As a Chameleon, I walk with jerky movements and a rocking motion. This is to fool any predator into thinking I am a leaf. Pretty clever. I can also change colour depending on my mood, temperature, and health. I don't suddenly think to myself, I would like to be pink or yellow today.

I would like to be friends with you, and I always think it is nice to share something you like with a new friend. I like bugs and worms to dine on. What about you, what is your favourite like?

A wiggle and a walk, a wiggle and a walk. There is nothing to see here. I am but a leaf waving in the wind.

Did I fool you? As a Chameleon, I walk with jerky movements and a rocking motion. This is to fool any predator into thinking I am a leaf. Pretty clever. I can also change colour depending on my mood, temperature, and health. I don't suddenly think to myself, I would like to be pink or yellow today.

I would like to be friends with you, and I always think it is nice to share something you like with a new friend. I like bugs and worms to dine on. What about you, what is your favourite like?

Baked to perfection, these unusual bunny shaped buns shocked their baker when they came out of the oven hopping hot. While the baker loved having the attention-grabbing buns around the bakery, they were shocked to find the buns were baking new buns! Soon the bakery was overrun, and now the baker is giving away as many bun buns as they can before they're baked out of house and bakery.

Baked to perfection, these unusual bunny shaped buns shocked their baker when they came out of the oven hopping hot. While the baker loved having the attention-grabbing buns around the bakery, they were shocked to find the buns were baking new buns! Soon the bakery was overrun, and now the baker is giving away as many bun buns as they can before they're baked out of house and bakery.

Baked to perfection, these unusual bunny shaped buns shocked their baker when they came out of the oven hopping hot. While the baker loved having the attention-grabbing buns around the bakery, they were shocked to find the buns were baking new buns! Soon the bakery was overrun, and now the baker is giving away as many bun buns as they can before they're baked out of house and bakery.

I know who this is. This is a bear all dressed up in a bunny costume. It seems that this bear really wanted to join in the fun of hiding eggs for Easter. I think that any pet who would like to should be able to participate in that particular fun. After all, the more hidden eggs, the more fun and eggs for the seekers.

Look how cute the bear is, a fluffy bunny costume with room for the bear’s ears to stick out so they can hear what is going on, and it even comes with a basket.

If you catch a flash of long ears on Easter, you will not be sure if it is this little bear or the Easter bunny. What fun!

Zoom! Beep-beep!

Careful, mind how you go.

Ever since Bunny got their shiny new, all extras included, pink Vespa, Bunny has been zooming around town, zipping around corners, beeping and waving to every pet they pass.

Since the new Vespa is so quick and gets unbelievable mileage per carrot, yes, this Vespa runs on carrot power, Bunny has offered a delivery service to all the pets in PnF land, with a guarantee that the package will be delivered in five minutes or you do not have to pay. Such a deal. I wish, though, that Bunny would slow down around those corners.

Just…let…me…get…my…legs…! There we go. Sorry, I am a young giraffe, and sometimes my legs go in different directions. It can take me a few minutes to gather them up—so they are going in the same direction. I don’t suppose you have that problem; two legs must be much easier to control, and your legs are not as tall as mine.

I am pleased to meet you. I am trying to learn new dance steps; someone said dancing brings joy. It is also a great way to train your legs to find the beat. Dancing can help with balance, too. I need help in that department.

So, do you want to go for a walk? I am feeling snackish, and I know where there are some nice Acacia trees over that way. Oh, no, the thorns don’t bother me. There are some berries there that you may enjoy.

Oops! There go my legs again. Thump. Well, this is a pickle; it is harder for me to get up; if you would give me a hand. There, all set, off we go.

Just…let…me…get…my…legs…! There we go. Sorry, I am a young giraffe, and sometimes my legs go in different directions. It can take me a few minutes to gather them up—so they are going in the same direction. I don’t suppose you have that problem; two legs must be much easier to control, and your legs are not as tall as mine.

I am pleased to meet you. I am trying to learn new dance steps; someone said dancing brings joy. It is also a great way to train your legs to find the beat. Dancing can help with balance, too. I need help in that department.

So, do you want to go for a walk? I am feeling snackish, and I know where there are some nice Acacia trees over that way. Oh, no, the thorns don’t bother me. There are some berries there that you may enjoy.

Oops! There go my legs again. Thump. Well, this is a pickle; it is harder for me to get up; if you would give me a hand. There, all set, off we go.

Just…let…me…get…my…legs…! There we go. Sorry, I am a young giraffe, and sometimes my legs go in different directions. It can take me a few minutes to gather them up—so they are going in the same direction. I don’t suppose you have that problem; two legs must be much easier to control, and your legs are not as tall as mine.

I am pleased to meet you. I am trying to learn new dance steps; someone said dancing brings joy. It is also a great way to train your legs to find the beat. Dancing can help with balance, too. I need help in that department.

So, do you want to go for a walk? I am feeling snackish, and I know where there are some nice Acacia trees over that way. Oh, no, the thorns don’t bother me. There are some berries there that you may enjoy.

Oops! There go my legs again. Thump. Well, this is a pickle; it is harder for me to get up; if you would give me a hand. There, all set, off we go.

Spotted Seals and Harbour Seels are closely related and even share some habitats but have different biology and habits. The Spotted Seal, also known as Larga, is found on the ice and in the waters of the North Pacific Ocean and adjacent seas.

Hey, I see you there. You are going to get cold. I was diving down and looking for some tasty shrimp. Are you doing some ice fishing? I see you have a bucket; I don’t need one of those, I eat whatever I catch right away.

This is nice, sitting on this ice floe, you with your campfire roasting the fish you caught, and me with my raw cod, which by the way, is delicious.

Have you ever been diving? I can dive 300 m (980 ft). It is a whole other world down there and so peaceful. Maybe you would like to join me if you get one of those things that allow you to breathe underwater, we can explore my favourite areas under the sea.

Haha, that was a great joke. Here is one for you. Where does a fish keep his money? At a riverbank! I love jokes about fish. I know a lot about fish and where to catch the best ones.

If you get into your little rowboat, we can visit one of my favourite coves and look for some herring. Then we can have a picnic on the shore, and you can tell me what you like best about the ocean.

Oh my bear-y love, will you be mine? Until the end of time? Say you will! My heart flutters every time you're near! I DO!

Oh my bear-y love, will you be mine? Until the end of time? Say you will! My heart flutters every time you're near! I DO!

Comment vas-tu? How are you? Oui, I am French. I am a French macaron. You know, macarons have been made in Venetian monasteries since the 8th century A.D.
Do you see how deliciously delicate I am, that is from all the egg whites and sugar, spun to make the sweetest biscuit you have ever eaten. But please don’t eat me. I want to be your friend. I have to take care wherever I go because I am so tempting that people and pets want to nibble on my edges.

Do you see how pretty my decorations are? I look like I am ready for a party. I have a recipe for macarons, we could try making some in your kitchen.

Comment vas-tu? How are you? Oui, I am French. I am a French macaron. You know, macarons have been made in Venetian monasteries since the 8th century A.D.
Do you see how deliciously delicate I am, that is from all the egg whites and sugar, spun to make the sweetest biscuit you have ever eaten. But please don’t eat me. I want to be your friend. I have to take care wherever I go because I am so tempting that people and pets want to nibble on my edges.

Do you see how pretty my decorations are? I look like I am ready for a party. I have a recipe for macarons, we could try making some in your kitchen.

Comment vas-tu? How are you? Oui, I am French. I am a French macaron. You know, macarons have been made in Venetian monasteries since the 8th century A.D.
Do you see how deliciously delicate I am, that is from all the egg whites and sugar, spun to make the sweetest biscuit you have ever eaten. But please don’t eat me. I want to be your friend. I have to take care wherever I go because I am so tempting that people and pets want to nibble on my edges.

Do you see how pretty my decorations are? I look like I am ready for a party. I have a recipe for macarons, we could try making some in your kitchen.

Whir, bzzt. W.O.O.F, H.E.L.L.O! I am your new dog robot.

A very clever scientist that lives over by the wizard’s tower was tinkering with some gears and things called motherboards and, I don’t know what all else, but somehow a bit of magic escaped from the wizard’s tower and combined with all the bits and pieces that the scientist had laid out on the workbench, and this new robot was formed.

This robot cat can do most of the things that real dogs can do, though its bark sounds a bit rusty; plus, it can answer difficult mathematical questions, should you ever need such information. Also, this robot can tell you the best recipes for dog treats.

I am not sure what the scientist had planned, but this is how it turned out.

Whir, bzzt. M.E.O.W. H.E.L.L.O! I am your new cat robot.

A very clever scientist that lives over by the wizard’s tower was tinkering with some gears and things called motherboards and, I don’t know what all else, but somehow a bit of magic escaped from the wizard’s tower and combined with all the bits and pieces that the scientist had laid out on the workbench, and this new robot was formed.

This robot cat can do most of the things that real cats can do, though its purr sounds a lot like an old computer starting up; plus, it can answer difficult mathematical questions, should you ever need such information. Also, this robot can tell you the best ways to cook fish.

I am not sure what the scientist had planned, but this is how it turned out.

I’m round, two rounds in fact and cute as a button, made with fresh snow and bits and bobs that no one is using. I don’t know what brought me to life; was it the toque placed upon my head? Perhaps it was just the love that was put into creating me.

If there is snow, there will be snowpeople; it is a law of the universe. Pets and people cannot resist taking a small handful of snow and rolling it on the snow-covered ground to see how big a snowball they can make. Once that is done, the next step is to add a face and a scarf or hat.

With such a variety of snowmen, there are endless possibilities for stories and play. Enjoy the season with a snow family in your yard, but don’t try to bring them inside.

I’m round, two rounds in fact and cute as a button, made with fresh snow and bits and bobs that no one is using. I don’t know what brought me to life; was it the toque placed upon my head? Perhaps it was just the love that was put into creating me.

If there is snow, there will be snowpeople; it is a law of the universe. Pets and people cannot resist taking a small handful of snow and rolling it on the snow-covered ground to see how big a snowball they can make. Once that is done, the next step is to add a face and a scarf or hat.

With such a variety of snowmen, there are endless possibilities for stories and play. Enjoy the season with a snow family in your yard, but don’t try to bring them inside.

I’m round, two rounds in fact and cute as a button, made with fresh snow and bits and bobs that no one is using. I don’t know what brought me to life; was it the toque placed upon my head? Perhaps it was just the love that was put into creating me.

If there is snow, there will be snowpeople; it is a law of the universe. Pets and people cannot resist taking a small handful of snow and rolling it on the snow-covered ground to see how big a snowball they can make. Once that is done, the next step is to add a face and a scarf or hat.

With such a variety of snowmen, there are endless possibilities for stories and play. Enjoy the season with a snow family in your yard, but don’t try to bring them inside.

I’m round, two rounds in fact and cute as a button, made with fresh snow and bits and bobs that no one is using. I don’t know what brought me to life; was it the toque placed upon my head? Perhaps it was just the love that was put into creating me.

If there is snow, there will be snowpeople; it is a law of the universe. Pets and people cannot resist taking a small handful of snow and rolling it on the snow-covered ground to see how big a snowball they can make. Once that is done, the next step is to add a face and a scarf or hat.

With such a variety of snowmen, there are endless possibilities for stories and play. Enjoy the season with a snow family in your yard, but don’t try to bring them inside.

I’m round, two rounds in fact and cute as a button, made with fresh snow and bits and bobs that no one is using. I don’t know what brought me to life; was it the toque placed upon my head? Perhaps it was just the love that was put into creating me.

If there is snow, there will be snowpeople; it is a law of the universe. Pets and people cannot resist taking a small handful of snow and rolling it on the snow-covered ground to see how big a snowball they can make. Once that is done, the next step is to add a face and a scarf or hat.

With such a variety of snowmen, there are endless possibilities for stories and play. Enjoy the season with a snow family in your yard, but don’t try to bring them inside.

If you travel past the mountain tops and clouds, far into the coldest regions of the sky, you will have found the birthplace of all the snowflakes.

Snowflakes made with the purest water combined with the coldest air you could ever find. Add a touch of winter magic, and tada, a perfect snowflake is born.

This little snowflake is newly arrived in PnF land and is so proud to have drifted down to such a wonderful place. The little snowflake is eager to introduce itself to all the other pets in the land and become part of the winter fun.

Hello! I am tingling with excitement at meeting you. Do you like my laugh? It sounds like tinkling bells; I laugh a lot. When I am with other snowflakes we can produce quite the choir. We are going to have so much fun. I would love to help you build snowmen or join a snowball fight.

Wow! You live in a great big land. When I was travelling here, everything was moving by me so quickly that I did not have time to take it all in. I love it here, the vast expanse of snowy fields, the deep forests and the water that goes on forever.

I will be happy to make this my home. Oh, I don’t think we need to worry about what happens when winter ends; the magic in PnF land is strong.

I have my warm little knit hat that my grammy made me, with a cotton tail topper that matches my little cotton bum! I am ready to head out to the forest to frolic and play in the freshly fallen snow, making angels and snow sculptures! Grab your winter woolens and join in the fun!

Welcome Holly, welcome lights, welcome hearts filled with warmth, welcome to all this season’s delights.

Hi hi! I am a candy cane fairy. I am part of what makes this festive season so magical. No, I don’t help Santa, though I stop by to feed his reindeer from time to time. I love how cuddly they are, and sometimes Santa lets me take one of the reindeer out for a ride in the snow.

My job is to put the sparkle in Christmas, the gleam on the snow, the twinkle in your eye, the glow in the strings of lights, and the zip in the peppermint candy canes. I add a touch of magic wherever I am able to make sure this season shines.

This is a busy time of year for me, but it is not hard work if your heart is made glad. If you see a slight sparkle out of the corner of your eye, that is most likely me going about my day. May the season shine bright for you.

Welcome Holly, welcome lights, welcome hearts filled with warmth, welcome to all this season’s delights.

Hi hi! I am a candy cane fairy. I am part of what makes this festive season so magical. No, I don’t help Santa, though I stop by to feed his reindeer from time to time. I love how cuddly they are, and sometimes Santa lets me take one of the reindeer out for a ride in the snow.

My job is to put the sparkle in Christmas, the gleam on the snow, the twinkle in your eye, the glow in the strings of lights, and the zip in the peppermint candy canes. I add a touch of magic wherever I am able to make sure this season shines.

This is a busy time of year for me, but it is not hard work if your heart is made glad. If you see a slight sparkle out of the corner of your eye, that is most likely me going about my day. May the season shine bright for you.

Welcome Holly, welcome lights, welcome hearts filled with warmth, welcome to all this season’s delights.

Hi hi! I am a candy cane fairy. I am part of what makes this festive season so magical. No, I don’t help Santa, though I stop by to feed his reindeer from time to time. I love how cuddly they are, and sometimes Santa lets me take one of the reindeer out for a ride in the snow.

My job is to put the sparkle in Christmas, the gleam on the snow, the twinkle in your eye, the glow in the strings of lights, and the zip in the peppermint candy canes. I add a touch of magic wherever I am able to make sure this season shines.

This is a busy time of year for me, but it is not hard work if your heart is made glad. If you see a slight sparkle out of the corner of your eye, that is most likely me going about my day. May the season shine bright for you.

With wings that hold the colours of the aurora and a body of thick, soft, sparkling fur—this little bear is unique. Of all the bears born in the winter, one will not grow as big as the other young bears. This bear will emerge from the cave as a fairy. Why does this happen? No one is sure, but the winter fairy bear brings joy to all the creatures not tucked up sleeping in their winter homes and sweet dreams to those that are.

If you are walking in the woods and see this little bear flying around the trees, stay very still; you may hear it sing a song, and its voice will remind you of the soft tinkling of ice, but the words will warm your heart.

You know what the hardest part is of any festival season? THE WAITING! Waiting is so boring! Just give me the excitement already!

Hello and welcome to the fairy forest! This time of year is one of our favourites - though we love any excuse to toss together a fun get-together! Come on, let me show you around!

After a long night of festival fun, there's nothing better than getting all snuggly under the comforters. Though sometimes I'm too tired to even move and have learned to sleep standing up.

If you're looking close enough, you can find this lovely purple butterfly fluttering through fields of lavender and lilac, or perching on a blooming iris. They say purple is a symbol of royalty, and this little butterfly embraces it fully.

Once upon a time, a fairy was playing in a pumpkin patch far to the east. But this fairy was all alone, and she wanted a friend, someone to talk to and play games with. She wished with all her might that a friend would appear.

In the morning, when she awoke, there before her---stood an adorable pumpkin with leafy legs and arms, soft green eyes and a smile that was gentle.

“Are you my new friend?” The fairy asked, rubbing her eyes in disbelief.

Ever since that time, one pumpkin in a pumpkin patch, by some unknown magic, is turned into a living, breathing pumpkin, a joyful and adorable pumpkin that can run around, play games, share a secret, tell a joke, and be a best friend to anyone feeling lonely.

Welcome this adorable pumpkin to the PnF village.

Once upon a time, a fairy was playing in a pumpkin patch far to the east. But this fairy was all alone, and she wanted a friend, someone to talk to and play games with. She wished with all her might that a friend would appear.

In the morning, when she awoke, there before her---stood an adorable pumpkin with leafy legs and arms, soft green eyes and a smile that was gentle.

“Are you my new friend?” The fairy asked, rubbing her eyes in disbelief.

Ever since that time, one pumpkin in a pumpkin patch, by some unknown magic, is turned into a living, breathing pumpkin, a joyful and adorable pumpkin that can run around, play games, share a secret, tell a joke, and be a best friend to anyone feeling lonely.

Welcome this adorable pumpkin to the PnF village.

Once upon a time, a fairy was playing in a pumpkin patch far to the east. But this fairy was all alone, and she wanted a friend, someone to talk to and play games with. She wished with all her might that a friend would appear.

In the morning, when she awoke, there before her---stood an adorable pumpkin with leafy legs and arms, soft green eyes and a smile that was gentle.

“Are you my new friend?” The fairy asked, rubbing her eyes in disbelief.

Ever since that time, one pumpkin in a pumpkin patch, by some unknown magic, is turned into a living, breathing pumpkin, a joyful and adorable pumpkin that can run around, play games, share a secret, tell a joke, and be a best friend to anyone feeling lonely.

Welcome this adorable pumpkin to the PnF village.

If I could just…wiggle, wiggle...there…I think. Thud

Hey! Look at me. I am free. Whoohoo! Oh, my legs feel wobbly. Do I need more stuffing? Maybe I need to walk around a bit. After all, I was stuck on that pole for quite some time.

I can run, look at me zooming around. I am an airplane; I am a bird. Haha! I can jump. Let’s see if I can jump over this hay bale. Here I go. Whump I made it.

Hi there. Have you been watching me? I was made a while ago, sometime in the spring. Now it is autumn, and I wanted to join the fun fall festivities I see all the pets preparing for. So, I decided to get myself off that pole. How do you do? Oh, I am a scarecrow; you probably guessed that. It would be terrific if we could be friends. Oops, sorry, a bit of straw fell off my head.

If I could just…wiggle, wiggle...there…I think. Thud

Hey! Look at me. I am free. Whoohoo! Oh, my legs feel wobbly. Do I need more stuffing? Maybe I need to walk around a bit. After all, I was stuck on that pole for quite some time.

I can run, look at me zooming around. I am an airplane; I am a bird. Haha! I can jump. Let’s see if I can jump over this hay bale. Here I go. Whump I made it.

Hi there. Have you been watching me? I was made a while ago, sometime in the spring. Now it is autumn, and I wanted to join the fun fall festivities I see all the pets preparing for. So, I decided to get myself off that pole. How do you do? Oh, I am a scarecrow; you probably guessed that. It would be terrific if we could be friends. Oops, sorry, a bit of straw fell off my head.

If I could just…wiggle, wiggle...there...I think. Thud

Hey! Look at me. I am free. Whoohoo! Oh, my legs feel wobbly. Do I need more stuffing? Maybe I need to walk around a bit. After all, I was stuck on that pole for quite some time.

I can run, look at me zooming around. I am an airplane; I am a bird. Haha! I can jump. Let’s see if I can jump over this hay bale. Here I go. Whump I made it.

Hi there. Have you been watching me? I was made a while ago, sometime in the spring. Now it is autumn, and I wanted to join the fun fall festivities I see all the pets preparing for. So, I decided to get myself off that pole. How do you do? Oh, I am a scarecrow; you probably guessed that. It would be terrific if we could be friends. Oops, sorry, a bit of straw fell off my head.

Hello again. Now that we know each other better, how about we play a game? I am great at football, or perhaps you would like to play volleyball? I promise not to land on you and squash you in a tackle, and I won’t lob the ball hard if we play over a net. I don’t know how many more nice days we will get this fall, and then it will be time for winter sports, though I am a bit wobbly on skates. What do you say?

Are you ready for Halloween? It's my favourite night of the year! Everything about the dark and mysterious fills my October with wonder and excitement as I gear up for the biggest party of the year - my famous Halloween Party! At least, I think it's famous. No one has shown up yet so I guess I don't really know...

But enough about parties or not-parties. There's more to this spook-tacular month than a party! I love going for late night walks in a dark forest, sharing scary stories around a fire, even haunted houses! I thought about operating a haunted house once, but it was a lot more work than I thought it would be! I'd rather be scared than do the scaring anyway.

Speaking of being scared, have you ever gone ghost hunting? It's one of my favourite year-round activities! Some pets say ghosts are more active in October, especially at Halloween, but I think that's just a silly rumour to make the month seem more scary. Oh - I was on my way out to look for ghosts right now, would you like to come?

Hey! Where are you going? Would you like to sit down with me? I have been reading this fascinating book of fairy tales. Look at this picture of an ogre, I guess this is supposed to represent me, but I don’t look like this. Sure, I am green. Yes, my teeth are pointy, and my ears are large. It is true I am strong, but as far as my temperament goes, I am not quick to anger, nor am I nasty, and I certainly don’t do the things stated in these tales.

I have found a sweet house in this village of PnF and am moving in. I could help you move furniture or carry logs for the fireplace, and I would love to join you and your pets for walks in the woods. I know a lot about woodlore.

Yeehaw! Look at me ride; I can ride anything. I don’t need a saddle; I hang and on and go. I love the wind in my fur and watching the ground move past me as I ride along trails or on open plains.

I can ride forever, but if I am riding a horse, I must stop now and then to rest the horse. Bikes, motorscooters, snowmobiles, I can ride them all. Why not join me on a ride across the plains? You may need some goggles to keep the bugs out of your eyes.

You have found a most unusual plant in the plant shop in PnF land. It appears exciting and has a face that looks as if it could almost speak to you. You turn away, unsure if this is the plant you want today. You hear a rustling, and then you hear a voice.

“Take me home, oh please take me home and give me tender care. I like a semi-sunny window, and you only have to feed me once a week. I won’t be any bother, and in return, I can give you hours of stimulating conversation and play board games with you.”

The plant did speak, of course, it did. This is PnF land, and anything is possible. You ask the plant some questions.

The plant produces a wide grin, waving leafy arms around, and says, “I eat whatever you are eating, bits of cheese, perhaps some leftover lasagna, or a nice bit of roast, and I get along well with others. Oh, please, won’t you take me home? This shop is boring, and I long to belong to a family.”

You think about the offer. It is a most unusual plant and would be a great friend—you hope, on days when you want to stay inside and read or play games.

What do you think? Do you have a place for this chatty plant?

You have found a most unusual plant in the plant shop in PnF land. It appears exciting and has a face that looks as if it could almost speak to you. You turn away, unsure if this is the plant you want today. You hear a rustling, and then you hear a voice.

“Take me home, oh please take me home and give me tender care. I like a semi-sunny window, and you only have to feed me once a week. I won’t be any bother, and in return, I can give you hours of stimulating conversation and play board games with you.”

The plant did speak, of course, it did. This is PnF land, and anything is possible. You ask the plant some questions.

The plant produces a wide grin, waving leafy arms around, and says, “I eat whatever you are eating, bits of cheese, perhaps some leftover lasagna, or a nice bit of roast, and I get along well with others. Oh, please, won’t you take me home? This shop is boring, and I long to belong to a family.”

You think about the offer. It is a most unusual plant and would be a great friend—you hope, on days when you want to stay inside and read or play games.

What do you think? Do you have a place for this chatty plant?

You have found a most unusual plant in the plant shop in PnF land. It appears exciting and has a face that looks as if it could almost speak to you. You turn away, unsure if this is the plant you want today. You hear a rustling, and then you hear a voice.

“Take me home, oh please take me home and give me tender care. I like a semi-sunny window, and you only have to feed me once a week. I won’t be any bother, and in return, I can give you hours of stimulating conversation and play board games with you.”

The plant did speak, of course, it did. This is PnF land, and anything is possible. You ask the plant some questions.

The plant produces a wide grin, waving leafy arms around, and says, “I eat whatever you are eating, bits of cheese, perhaps some leftover lasagna, or a nice bit of roast, and I get along well with others. Oh, please, won’t you take me home? This shop is boring, and I long to belong to a family.”

You think about the offer. It is a most unusual plant and would be a great friend—you hope, on days when you want to stay inside and read or play games.

What do you think? Do you have a place for this chatty plant?

I may decide to go and pay a visit to some pet friends, or I may go collect berries; I love berries. There is also the possibility of going fishing in the river. Being a bear, I am curious about so many things. Sometimes my curiosity can get the better of me. So I am standing here and letting myself look out over the landscape and think about what I want to do. Sometimes being a bear means contemplating choices.