One morning, Pockets found a special envelope near his treehouse door. When he opened it, he saw it was an invitation to a birthday party! The party was for a boy named Tony Orlando Little, Jr.
Pockets was very excited. He loved parties, but he loved giving gifts even more. He thought hard about what to bring. Then he remembered a shiny crystal he had found on one of his adventures. It was one of his favorite treasures.
He gently placed the crystal in a small box, tied it with a ribbon, and set off for the party.
When Pockets arrived, the party was already full of fun. There were colorful balloons, streamers, and tables full of yummy snacks. Kids were playing games, dancing to music, and laughing together.
Pockets found Tony and handed him the gift. Tony opened the box and his eyes lit up. “Wow! This is awesome!” he said with a big smile. He gave Pockets a happy hug. The two of them quickly became friends and played together the whole afternoon.
Then something magical happened. A magician arrived! He did amazing tricks – he made things disappear, pulled a rabbit out of a hat, and even made cards fly through the air. Everyone watched in surprise, and Pockets clapped louder than anyone.
Later, it was time for the birthday cake. Tony made a wish, blew out the candles, and everyone sang “Happy Birthday.” The cake was delicious, and everyone got a slice.
As the party started to end, Pockets felt like he had one more surprise to share. He reached into his coat and pulled out a small toy airplane. “This is for you,” he said to Tony.
Tony’s eyes lit up again. “Thank you, Pockets! This was the best birthday ever!”
Pockets walked home as the sun was setting. He felt happy and proud. He had made a new friend, shared his treasures, and had a lot of fun. He smiled and thought to himself, Making someone smile is the best gift of all.