The Greatest Gift
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Dear Frankie,
Mother’s Day is almost here, and I want to give her something special to show she’s the best mom ever.
I keep choosing between the bone I buried by the oak tree in February, which is now perfectly aged, or Binky, my smelly but favorite toy.
But I’m not sure she’ll realize they’re gifts. What do you think? Barney
Dear Barney,
Of course she’ll understand — she’s your mom. Moms know more than you think. She’ll definitely be touched by your kindness.
It’s a hard choice. Which one could you give up? I think it might be the bone.
People always say, “It’s the thought that counts,” so this is your mom’s chance to prove it.
Best, Frankie
© 2026 Geneva Woodruff
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