🎁 Ali Mali's Birthday Present

🎂 "I've got to go home sir," said Ali Mali, the birthday pup. "My mama wants me to buy some flour. She is gonna make some cake today."

👒 The teacher smiled. He knew that Ali was excited today. He had come to school wearing his birthday hat.

"Okay, Ali, I remember. You may leave now," said the teacher, "but don't rush!"

🚴 Ali was too excited not to rush. His friend had seen Ali's father carrying a big box home—maybe Ali's birthday present. 🎉

💥 He pedaled his tiny old bicycle as fast as his little legs could pedal. He wasn't looking when he ran over a broken bottle on his path. Both his tires went POP! POP! but Ali did not stop, because now he could see his father standing by their hut, with a brand-new bicycle. 🚲