The Adventures of Muffin, Puffin, and Tuffin

By Antoinette Ware and Margaret E. Howell

These stories are inspired by the experiences Antoinette had as a primary teacher and as a consulting teacher. They are enjoyed by children and adults. Each adventure focuses on following the Golden Rule and learning to make good choices.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Newman Springs Publishing, Inc.
• Release date: Apr 30, 2024
• ISBN: 9798890614001

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Table of Contents

Title

Copyright

Muffin, Puffin, and Tuffin Find a Purse

Muffin, Puffin, and Tuffin Are Kind on Purpose

Puffin Finds a Friend

Muffin, Puffin, and Tuffin Learn to Wait

Muffin, Puffin, and Tuffin Visit the Farm

The Missing Pumpkins

A Christmas Surprise

About the Author

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The Adventures of Muffin, Puffin, and Tuffin

Antoinette Ware - Author, Margaret E. Howell - Illustrator

Copyright © 2024 Antoinette Ware

All rights reserved

First Edition

NEWMAN SPRINGS PUBLISHING

320 Broad Street

Red Bank, NJ 07701

First originally published by Newman Springs Publishing 2024

ISBN 979-8-89061-399-8 (Paperback)

ISBN 979-8-89061-400-1 (Digital)

Printed in the United States of America

To my parents, Clarence and Margaret Jackson; Dr. Julia Speller; Celesta Dunn; and my friends and family. Thank you for your love, assistance, and belief that this project could become a reality.

Muffin, Puffin, and Tuffin Find a Purse

One fine, sunny day, Muffin, Puffin, and Tuffin asked their mother if they could go to the park. Yes, she said, but come home in time for lunch.

So off they went. They had fun playing on the swings and slides and merry-go-round—even on the monkey bars! In fact, they were having such a good time they forgot Mama's warning about going home for lunch.

Mama looked at the clock and thought they should be home by now. Maybe I'd better go to the park and pick them up, she thought. So she hopped into her van and headed to their favorite spot. At first, she couldn't find them. But after a little while, she saw Muffin, Puffin, and Tuffin all the way out in a field, happily playing ball with other kids.

She honked her horn, but they didn't hear her. It was only when she got out of the van and walked onto the field that Muffin saw her and yelled to the others.

Here comes Mama! he shouted. Sorry, everybody, but we have to leave now.

As they tumbled into the van, they each apologized for not getting home when their mother asked. She said it was okay this time, but from now on, they should wear their watches to be sure they came home when they should. If I see that I can trust you to follow my directions, I will want to let you go places on your own.

They got home, went inside, washed up, and had lunch. Mama told them they each had a chore to do. They weren't happy about that. They'd rather go back to the park to play. Seeing their unhappy faces, Mama said, If your chores are finished and if you do a good job, I'll let you go back to the park before dinner.

Hearing that, Muffin, Puffin, and Tuffin perked up and did a great job with the work they'd been given. This time, they agreed to be home no later than five-thirty since dinner was at six.

Muffin, Puffin, and Tuffin hoped they would find some kids so they could play ball, but when they got to the park no one was out in the field. They headed instead to the playground to wait and see if others would join them later for a ballgame. They