A bright leaf plopped onto the crystal-clear river. Capi hopped after it as the quiet water answered, “Plip-plip.”
The leaf spun away in a tiny swirl. Capi stopped and watched the little circles widen.
Capi nudged the leaf with one small paw. “Wait!” whispered Capi.
Whoosh! A breeze swept the leaf beneath the riverbank flowers. Capi followed, brushing past cool petals.
The leaf was caught between two smooth stones. Capi pulled once, twice, and—pop!—it sprang free.
The leaf landed on Capi’s head like a hat. Capi blinked at the rippling reflection, then gave a quiet giggle.
A stronger ripple carried the leaf toward the river’s middle. Capi sat on the warm bank and watched it sail past trees and flowers.
The water sang softly: plip-plip. Capi stayed still, letting the leaf travel wherever the river wished.
The leaf circled back and floated beside Capi’s paw. Capi let it rest on the water and smiled at the gentle plip-plip.
The forest stayed quiet. Beside the river, Capi enjoyed the small surprise and listened: plip-plip.
