Come and Sit Close
Come and Sit Close • Inspired by Matthew 19:14 • Ages 5–8
This story is in English. The Español vocabulary lessons are on the Learn page.
English
It was story time at church. Deb wiggled on the rug. Her shoe tapped the floor. A grown-up whispered that the children were too noisy. Deb’s ears got hot. She looked at her shoes.
English
Weebster held the picture book open. The page showed Jesus with children close to him. The words said to let the children come. Weebster turned the book so Deb could see. He did not tell her to sit still.
English
Deb sat up. She was not too much. She was a child, and the story had room for her. Weebster passed her a cracker from his pocket. Mocha lay down beside them and only sighed. That was quiet enough.
English
They walked home and told the story again in their own words. Deb said, “I can be little and still belong.” Weebster said, “Me too.” Mocha leaned on Deb’s shoe. That was her way of sitting close.
CHARACTER LOCK — keep these three IDENTICAL across all pages: Deb: ~8-10yr girl, long wavy blonde hair, turquoise-blue eyes, magenta/pink long-sleeve shirt, dark-brown collar. Weebster: ~9-11yr boy, dark brown quiff hair, round thick black-rimmed glasses, royal-blue polo, white chest logo. Mocha: small-medium chocolate-brown scruffy dog, tan muzzle/chest, safari pith helmet, dark collar + silver bone-tag. Art style: modern children cartoon, bold black outlines, cel-shading, saturated palette, ages 6-12.