a painting of two dogs looking at each other

The Brave Dog and the BabyOnce upon a time, in a cozy little house near the woods, lived a family with their fluffy dog named Max. Max was not just any dog--he was smart, kind, and very protective of his family. His favorite person in the whole wide world was Baby Mia, a chubby-cheeked bundle of joy who loved to crawl around and giggle at everything Max did.One sunny afternoon, Baby Mia was playing on a blanket in the garden while Max watched her closely. The air was filled with the songs of birds, and the flowers swayed in the gentle breeze. Mia laughed as Max wagged his tail and did a little dance.But suddenly, Max's ears perked up. He heard a rustling sound near the bushes. His nose twitched, and he stood alert. Something didn’t feel right.Out from the bushes slithered a long, shiny snake! The snake moved quietly, coming closer to Baby Mia, who didn’t notice anything.Max's heart raced, but he didn’t panic. He barked loudly to warn his family, but they were inside and didn’t hear him. So, Max leapt into act