Dotty the Dog Delivers the Mail E-Book

Kelly Johnson

• Herausgeber: Kelly Johnson
• Kategorie: Abenteuer, Thriller, Horror
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 73

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025

Beschreibung

Dotty the dog wakes up excited for her very first day as Willow Creeks official mail-delivery dog, eager to bring joy, surprises, and a touch of magic to every resident. She carefully packs her shiny blue mailbag with colorful letters, small parcels, and a mysterious golden-ribboned tube, imagining the delight each delivery will bring. With encouragement from her friends Penny the Penguin and Rufus the Rabbit, Dotty sets out into the forest, her paws padding softly on dew-covered grass as she begins her journey along winding paths and sparkling streams. Along the way, she discovers the wonders of delivering mailseeing the smiles of friends and neighbors, feeling the excitement of adventure, and learning that with courage, careful planning, and a little help from friends, even a small dog can make a big difference in her community.

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Dotty the Dog Delivers the Mail

Author: Kelly Johnson

© 2025 Kelly Johnson.

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Author: Kelly Johnson

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This eBook is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, places, events, and incidents are either the products of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the author.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Dotty’s Busy Morning

Chapter 2: The First Stop

Chapter 3: A Letter for Lucy Lamb

Chapter 4: Rainy Day Delivery

Chapter 5: The Missing Parcel

Chapter 6: Clues in the Forest

Chapter 7: The Lost Parcel Found

Chapter 8: A Surprise Thank-You

Chapter 9: Dotty’s Dream

Chapter 10: Ready for More

Dotty the Dog Delivers the Mail

By: Kelly Johnson

Chapter 1: Dotty’s Busy Morning

Dotty the dog woke up just as the first golden rays of sunlight peeked through her bedroom window, painting her little room in warm, honey-colored light. She stretched her legs in a slow, satisfying yawn, curling her toes and flexing her paws. Her floppy ears shook from side to side, sending a few stray tufts of fur into a playful flutter. Her tail wagged on its own, thumping against the wooden floor with growing excitement. Today wasn’t just any day—it was Dotty’s very first day as Willow Creek’s official mail-delivery dog, and her heart practically danced in her chest at the thought of the adventures ahead.

She trotted over to her little wooden chest, the one tucked neatly in the corner of her cozy room. Its hinges squeaked softly as she lifted the lid, and inside, bathed in the morning sunlight, lay her shiny blue mailbag. It gleamed like a small jewel, smooth and sturdy, perfectly sized for her and ready for any letters, parcels, or mysterious packages she might encounter that day. Dotty ran her paws over the surface, feeling the little bumps and stitching beneath her claws, imagining all the happy faces that would greet her deliveries.

Carefully, she began packing her mailbag, arranging each item just so. She placed the bright envelopes first, sliding them gently into the bag. The stamps glimmered like tiny jewels, and each envelope seemed to hum with its own little story. Some were for friends she knew well—like a cheerful note from Lucy Lamb, sprinkled with tiny doodles of flowers and hearts, or a card from Mr. Hedgehog, the wax seal still faintly warm from the morning sun. Dotty sniffed the envelopes gently, the faint scent of fresh ink and parchment making her tail wag faster.

Other letters were for animals she hadn’t met yet, and Dotty felt a shiver of anticipation. Who might open these? What stories will they tell? she wondered, imagining the surprise, laughter, or joy each letter could bring. She carefully slid each envelope into place, making sure none bent or overlapped in a way that would crush the secrets inside.

Next came the parcels. Some were wrapped in shiny paper with bright ribbons, some in simple brown paper tied with string. One little round box wobbled when she nudged it, making a tiny plunk sound that made her nose twitch in curiosity. She set it carefully on top of the envelopes, giving it a gentle pat to make sure it wouldn’t roll out of the bag. Then there was the mysterious tube, tied with a golden ribbon that sparkled in the sunlight like it held a bit of magic inside. Dotty’s eyes widened with excitement as she carefully placed it in the bag, imagining the wonder it would bring to whoever received it.

As she packed, she hummed a little tune, her excitement bubbling over into tiny barks and wiggles. She imagined herself trotting down the forest path, tail wagging, nose twitching, and delivering each letter and parcel safely, watching smiles spread across the faces of her friends and neighbors. She pictured birds fluttering alongside her, rabbits hopping in joy, and squirrels scurrying up and down trees just to catch a glimpse of the busy mail-dog at work.

Finally, with the bag snug on her back, Dotty took a deep breath of the crisp morning air streaming through the window. The scent of dew-soaked grass, pine needles, and wildflowers filled her nose, and she could almost hear the faint hum of the forest waking up outside. Today was going to be big. Today, she would carry not just letters and parcels, but joy, surprises, and a little bit of magic to every corner of Willow Creek. With a happy bark and a wag of her tail, Dotty trotted toward the door, ready to begin the first day of what she knew would be many wonderful adventures.

Next came the tiny parcels, each one wrapped in shiny paper and tied with twine. The shapes varied—some were perfectly square, others were rectangular, and one small round box jiggled faintly when she nudged it, making a soft plunk sound. Dotty picked it up carefully with her teeth and set it down again, imagining the surprise of the creature who would receive it. And then there was the mysterious tube, longer than the rest, tied with a golden ribbon that sparkled in the sunlight like a tiny beam of magic. She set it gently on top of the pile, her paws brushing over it to make sure it wouldn’t roll away.

“I must be extra careful,” she whispered to herself, tilting her head and brushing her paws over the envelopes and parcels to make sure nothing was squished or out of place. She imagined each letter and package arriving safely in the paws, claws, or wings of its recipient, bringing joy and maybe even a little sparkle of surprise. Her tail wagged a little faster with the thought, swishing back and forth against the wooden floor.

Downstairs, the warm, sweet smell of freshly baked bread and honey drifted up from the kitchen, wrapping the house in cozy comfort. Penny the Penguin waddled in, sliding slightly on the smooth wooden floor before hopping to regain her balance. “Good morning, Dotty!” she cheered, flapping her tiny wings so vigorously that a few crumbs tumbled from the kitchen table and landed with tiny plops around her feet. “Are you ready for your first delivery? I bet everyone’s waiting!”

Dotty gave a happy little bark, her whiskers twitching with excitement. “I think so! I’ve packed everything carefully, and I promise I’ll deliver each letter and parcel safely.”

Penny clapped her flippers together with glee. “I can’t wait to see all the smiles when they get their mail! And don’t forget—every letter is a little adventure waiting to happen.”

Dotty nodded eagerly, hopping in place with excitement. The morning sunlight streamed through the window, bouncing off the golden ribbon of the mysterious tube and casting tiny sparkles across the floor. She could almost feel the letters vibrating with excitement, as if they were impatient to meet their recipients. Today, she realized, wasn’t just any day—it was the beginning of many adventures, and she was ready to leap into them, tail wagging and heart full.

With one last careful glance at her mailbag, she slung it snugly over her shoulders, felt the reassuring weight of her responsibilities, and trotted toward the door, ready to greet Willow Creek and all of its creatures. The forest outside seemed to sparkle in anticipation too, as though it knew that today, Dotty’s courage, kindness, and careful paws would carry not just letters, but happiness to every doorstep.

Rufus the Rabbit bounced in next, long ears twitching and tail bouncing as he hopped across the room. “Don’t worry, Dotty,” he said, his nose quivering with excitement. “You’re going to be the fastest, best mail-delivery dog Willow Creek has ever seen! Just imagine—leaping over puddles, dashing through the meadows, delivering smiles with every letter!”

Dotty felt a tiny flutter in her chest, a mix of excitement and nerves. She looked down at her carefully packed mailbag and then back at her friends. “I hope I can deliver every letter on time,” she said, licking her lips nervously. “What if I forget something? Or get lost?” She pressed a paw against the strap of her bag, feeling its reassuring weight.

Penny waddled closer, tilting her head with a determined little nod. “You won’t get lost! Just follow the path through the forest and the creek, and remember all the little landmarks we showed you.”

“And if anything goes wrong,” Rufus added, thumping the floor lightly with his paw, “I’ll be nearby to help. You’re not alone, Dotty. We all believe in you!”