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At , just as the file name suggests, the camera didn't catch a sleigh. Instead, it captured a tiny, frantic movement near the base of the Christmas tree. A stray kitten, lured in by the smell of leftover ham and the warmth of the radiator, had squeezed through a loose vent in the floor.

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Leo’s video showed the kitten, which he later named "Noodle," engaging in a fierce battle with a low-hanging tinsel strand. The "story" wasn't about a mythical visitor from the North Pole; it was about a shivering stray finding its first home. When Leo found Noodle the next morning, curled up in his dad's oversized slipper, it became the best "gift" 2020 had to offer. Want to write your own? At , just as the file name suggests,

A Step-By-Step Guide to Helping Your Child Write a Story - Reading Eggs : Move from the Beginning to a Turning

If you're looking to create a narrative from your own memories, here are a few tips from Reading Eggs and Reedsy :