Crunchy Red Leaf

Baa! I waddled past the back door sill onto the warm stone step and bumped my toes against a big, dry red leaf! Ooh? It curled up at the edges like a tiny crispy boat. I dropped onto my round tummy and gave it a soft pat with both chubby plush paws. CRUNCH! A loud, crackly snap tickled right under my hands! Woah! I tumbled back on my bottom with a loud squeak, ears flapping wide. I crawled right back, pressed down with both feet—crackle, crunch! The brittle leaf broke into neat little puzzle pieces, and I giggled with a loud, happy gurgle!