The Friendly Ghost – A Pet Tale
One day Pippo the pug was feeling uncharacteristically afraid and unsettled. Often the comedian, today he was nervously pacing in a small room inside the large, abandoned house by the rolling sea. This room had a great view of the little brown squirrel he was trying to befriend, but something was throwing him off. The problem was, things were not always so joyful in such a large spooky house. In fact, oftentimes it could feel downright haunted.
Thankfully for Pippo, he was a loyal companion to Pluft, the Little Ghost. Although Pluft was very friendly, he could at times be timid, so it was often Pippo who propped him up with his funny antics. But such was not the case today, as it was Pippo who needed help.
“What’s wrong, Pippo? You seem very agitated today,” asked Pluft. “Indeed I am,” he replied, barely above a whisper. “Oh?” replied Pluft, looking concerned. “Tell me more.” “Shhhhh! We have an intruder dog in the house–in this very room–and I’m frightened of them! I caught a glance, and the stranger seemed pretty scared too!”
At that point Pippo’s owner, Maribel entered the room, winked and said laughingly, “Silly, it’s just a mirror!” Pluft then fully understood and further explained to a relieved Pippo, “It’s a mirror for them, but a friend for you! Have the courage to overcome your fears, and approach the mirror with a big smile. You’ll gain a new friend – I promise you!”
(*) Illustration by Jenna Noordstra – Jenna is an artist from Orono, Ontario. With a focus on children’s illustration, she creates fun, playful and humourous imagery. She works in both digital and traditional media, and is always eager to experiment with new methods of creating and storytelling. Her primary source of inspiration comes from everyday life. She has a very vivid imagination, so often finds herself envisioning unusual scenarios that could happen in ordinary situations. Her illustrations are usually a reflection of this. CONTACT: Illustrator | Digital and Traditional Media | Website: www.jennanoordstra.com | E-mail: jnoordstrart@gmail.com | Instagram: @jnoordstrart
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