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Betsy: I would not have this birthday if it weren’t for you and Daddy. So I made

you a birthday surprise.

Mr and Mrs Button: A birthday surprise for us?

Betsy: Yes. I made each of you a birthday card. (Produces cards for Mr and
Mrs Button from her pocket.)

Mr and Mrs Button (Reading together): Thank you, Parents, both so dear,

Without your love, I’d not be here!

Betsy (Opening box and taking out two cupcakes, each with Like Betsy, Let’s connect

a small candle): And here is a little birthday cake for each of do you also make
birthday cards?
you for your very own.
life skill self-awareness
Mr and Mrs Button: Thank you, Betsy. Thank you.

Children: When are you going to blow out the candles?

Betsy: Wait and see! (Claps her hand over her mouth) I’m so used to saying that,

I forgot. Come on, let’s blow them out right now.

(Curtains close as Children crowd around cake.)

Time to answer

A. Tick (3) the correct option.

1. Betsy’s attitude towards waiting for her surprise can be described as
.

impatient curious excited calm

2. What do the Wait-and-See Fairies teach Betsy about waiting?

annoyance anticipation curiosity patience

3. Where do the children hide Betsy’s presents?

under the bed in the attic
in the garden all around the stage

4. How does Betsy finally feel about waiting for her birthday surprise?

annoyed patient excited indifferent

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