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Hop Hopscotch

Mr. Ray the lion in a business suit and briefcase, hops on the hopscotch.

For the next few days, everyone in the neighborhood who wants to, plays on Punky and Elena's Hop Hopscotch.

Some of the grown-ups even go on Hop Hopscotch too.

One day, Lucas’ father, Mr. Ray, sees the hopscotch. He's coming home from work, wearing his suit and tie. He starts jumping and soon smiles as he jumps from square to square.

For a few moments he forgets about being a serious grown-up and returns to being a playful lion boy.

Rough sketch of lady jogger and her dog, hopping down the hopscotch game.

Even the Lady Jogger and her dog slow down to enjoy the hopscotch.

Most of the time she jogs down the sidewalk quickly, looking straight ahead. But this time, when she sees the wonderful Hop Hopscotch, she begins hopping.

She hops –
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            . . . square by square

down the long sidewalk. And her little dog follows and sniffs it with interest.