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Just as Milo and Tansy were ready to begin their picnic concert, gentle rain began to fall. Their paper decorations sagged, and the closed picnic basket rested on the damp blanket.
Then Milo heard raindrops tapping the upside-down bucket. “The rain can play!” he cheered, while Tansy bent close to listen.
Tansy tapped the tin cup—ping! Milo patted broad leaves—pat, pat! Their little instruments made music, so they chose a rainy-day parade.
Milo carried the tin cup, and Tansy carried the bucket with leaves tucked against it. They marched down the rainy path, inviting neighbors with a jaunty beat.
Their song grew loud. Nib, a little rabbit, peeked from behind a fern with his ears pinned back. Milo noticed and lowered his cup.
Milo stopped the clanging and listened. Nib softly explained that the loud beat was too much, so Tansy set down the bucket and smiled kindly.
Milo tapped the cup as lightly as a raindrop, and Tansy patted a broad leaf. Nib joined in, making a quiet rhythm that brought back his smile.
Tansy carried the bucket, while Milo carried the cup low. Nib patted his leaf as they led a gentle rain parade toward the covered bandstand.
Under the covered bandstand, Tansy welcomed the parade in. Milo invited the neighbors closer, and Nib relaxed beside a broad leaf, safe from the rain.
Milo held out the tin cup. “Join us your way!” Tansy welcomed soft pats, while Nib proudly patted a leaf and the neighbors tried quiet toe taps.
Soon the bandstand filled with music: tap, pat, tap. Nib’s gentle leaf rhythm tucked neatly into the parade tune, and every neighbor played along.
Afterward, they shared the picnic while rain tapped outside. Milo grinned at Tansy. “Our changed plan made a wonderful adventure!”
