The backyard was sunny and warm. Mina waddled across the grass toward her tiny cake.
On the table sat a tiny cake. One candle flickered on top.
Mina opened her mouth wide. She took the biggest breath she could.
But then — ACHOO! Her sneeze blew the candle out all by itself!
Mina blinked. Then she burst into giggles and clapped her sticky hands together.
She tried again. Hands on her hips, she took a deep breath that made her hair flutter.
The flame sputtered once, twice. Mina leaned in closer, her face crinkled with concentration.
POOF! The candle went out. Mina threw her arms up and giggled. Her mom swept her into a big hug.