Bella was 5 years old today! Not only was she excited that it was her birthday, she was looking forward to starting school soon.
"Happy Birthday Bella Boo!" shouted mom. Here is a new pink unicorn backpack for you my special girl. Bella squealed with excitement as she hugged her mom. She loved her new backpack and couldn't wait to take it to school and show her friends. She was so excited about it that she ended up playing with it at home and pretended to go on adventures carrying her backpack with her trusty sidekick Bear.
Bella and her mom visited a homeless shelter later that day as it was tradition every year on her birthday. Her dad loved helping people and volunteering at the shelter. After he passed away, they tried to honor his memory on all their birthdays by handing out duffel bags filled goodies.
Bella saw a  Young mom and daughter. The mom was very grateful for the duffel bag. Hazel, her young daughter, was very shy and hid behind her mom and held tightly to her coat. Her face looked sad. Bella,asked  what can you do to make Hazel smile? That's when she remembered Hazel's old backpack. There were holes in the backpack. Could Bella give Hazel the pink unicorn backpack she got for her birthday? Bella can use last year's backpack. No need for a new one. It's not ripped, just a little old.
Bella pitched her mom the idea. That's a great idea! Your dad would be so proud of you for helping her and giving her your new backpack. What else can we do? maybe fill it with fun things?  Bella's mom suggested she fill the backpack with newer or lightly used items Hazel can use to learn, to make her happy when she is sad, to calm down when she is angry, to help her when she is scared. In order to deal with her many emotions, Hazel could use different types of things.
Hazel can use the books and drawing toy Bella brought back from her room. Red panda she can hug at night when she's scared. Maracas she can play when she's happy or wants to sing and dance. 


Bella' s adventures  "Backpack sharing"

Bella hugging her mom with joy in a decorated room with birthday balloons

Bella was 5 years old today! She was excited because it was her birthday. Her mom shouted, 'Happy Birthday Bella Boo!' and gave her a new pink unicorn backpack. Bella hugged her mom with joy. She couldn't wait to show her friends at school.

Bella's Birthday Surprise

Bella playing with her backpack at home, surrounded by imaginary magical creatures

Bella loved her new backpack so much that she played with it at home. She pretended to go on adventures with her trusty sidekick, Bear. They traveled through magical lands and met friendly creatures. Bella's imagination made every moment exciting. She couldn't wait for real adventures at school.

Pretend Adventures

Bella and her mom handing out duffel bags at a shelter, with smiles on their faces

Later that day, Bella and her mom visited a homeless shelter. It was their tradition every year on Bella's birthday. Her dad loved helping people and they honored his memory this way. They handed out duffel bags filled with goodies. Bella felt happy to help others.

A Special Tradition

Shy Hazel hiding behind her mom at the shelter, with an old backpack on her back

At the shelter, Bella saw a young mom and her daughter, Hazel. Hazel was very shy and hid behind her mom. Her backpack had holes and looked very old. Bella thought about how she could make Hazel smile. She remembered her new pink unicorn backpack.

Meeting Hazel

Bella discussing her idea with her mom, with a look of determination on her face

Bella had an idea to give Hazel her new backpack. She could use her old backpack instead. Bella told her mom about the idea. Her mom said, 'That's a great idea! Your dad would be proud of you.' Bella felt happy to help Hazel.

A Generous Idea

Bella excitedly gathering books and toys in her room, with a red panda toy visible

Bella's mom suggested filling the backpack with fun things. They could give Hazel items to help her learn and feel happy. Bella found books and a drawing toy in her room. She also picked a red panda toy for Hazel to hug at night. Bella felt excited to share.

Filling the Backpack

Bella and her mom packing a backpack with various items, maracas visible on the table

Bella added maracas for Hazel to play when she's happy. She thought of things to calm Hazel when she's angry or scared. Bella's mom helped her pack everything nicely. The backpack was full of surprises. Bella hoped Hazel would love it.

More Gifts for Hazel

Bella handing the backpack to Hazel with a big smile, Hazel's eyes wide with joy

Bella gave the backpack to Hazel with a big smile. Hazel's eyes lit up with joy. She hugged Bella and said thank you. Bella felt warm inside, knowing she made Hazel happy. It was the best birthday gift Bella could give.