A four-panel whimsical cartoon shows TAPPY the pencil character waking up, checking a mirror, running from a house, and walking in a garden.

The Adventures of TAPPY the Talking Pencil TAPPY Goes to School TAPPY woke up happy from his long night nappy. He stretched and yawned, ready to greet the day! First, he put on his bright blue shirt, then his shiny red shoes, and finally a brand-new backpack covered in stars that he thought was so cool. (Illustration idea: TAPPY stretching in bed, colorful bedroom with a starry backpack nearby.) “What a fantastic day to learn and play!” he said. TAPPY was all ready for school! With his shirt tucked in, shoes laced tight, and his backpack full of colorful tools, he felt like the most stylish pencil in town. (Illustration idea: TAPPY happily standing outside his house, looking at his reflection in a mirror, showing off his outfit.) “I can’t wait to see my friends and share stories!” he exclaimed, his heart fluttering with excitement. Out of the door, TAPPY flew with excitement, his heart racing. (Illustration idea: TAPPY flying out the door, waving goodbye to a smiling family, with a sunny sky.) “Today’s the day!” he chirped, “to get to school, this is true!” He zipped past flowers and waving grass, feeling like he was flying through a magical dream. (Illustration idea: TAPPY soaring past colorful flowers, clouds, and a bright blue sky.) But as TAPPY zipped down the road, he began to slow, feeling a bit confused. “Wait a minute!” he thought, “how do I get to school? I do not know!” He looked around, noticing fluttering butterflies and busy ants, but they didn’t seem to know See more