In the heart of her neighbourhood, where the swings sang squeaky songs and the slide gleamed like a happy silver ribbon, lived a little girl named Hannah. She had a giggle that bubbled up like sunshine, and no matter what, she always found a way to make everyone around her laugh until their tummies ached. The playground was her favourite stage, and today, she bounced on the trampoline, her pigtails flopping with delight.

Hannah was super excited because today was extra special! She was meeting her best friend Zoe and Zoe’s older sister, Maya, for an amazing ride at the Botanic Garden, then off to a sushi train where robots served food! But as she peeked over the bouncy castle wall, she saw Zoe sitting quietly on a bench, looking a little bit shy and not her usual bubbly self.

“Boo!” Hannah shouted, popping out with a silly face, hoping to make Zoe giggle. But Zoe only offered a tiny, shy smile. Hannah tried again, pretending her arm was a wobbly spaghetti monster, flailing it about! Still, Zoe just watched, a small cloud of shyness hovering over her. Hannah felt a little bit puzzled; usually, her jokes worked instantly!

Then, Hannah remembered something. Zoe loved silly voices! So, Hannah tiptoed over, and in a tiny, squeaky voice like a mouse trying to tell a secret, she whispered, “Psst! Did you know a robot told me a joke? It said, ‘Why did the sushi cross the road? To get to the other tide!’” Zoe’s eyes widened, then a tiny snort turned into a huge, bubbling laugh! “That's so silly!” Zoe cried, her shyness completely gone.

Soon, Maya arrived, and with Zoe’s giggles filling the air, the three friends skipped off to their amazing day. First, they rode a little train through the beautiful Botanic Garden, spotting colourful flowers and playful ducks. Then, at the sushi train, friendly robots zoomed past with delicious plates, making them all laugh even more. Hannah knew that making her friends happy was the best fun of all, and today, it made her special day simply perfect!