Lost at the Aquarium

By Wendy Gorner

(Based on a true story)

The author lives in British Columbia, Canada.

Krista loved Stanley Park. She loved the beaches. The playgrounds. The petting zoo. The train ride.

But most of all, she loved the aquarium! It had all kinds of sea animals. She watched a brown seal swim around and around.

But then she heard something. A girl was crying! No one stopped to help her.

Krista tugged on Mom’s sleeve. “Look. That girl is crying!”

Mom looked. She held Krista’s hand and walked over to the girl.

“Hi,” Mom said. “Can we help you?”

“I can’t find my mom.” The girl sniffled.

“Come sit with us,” Mom said. “We’ll wait with you.”

Krista and Mom sat with the girl. Her name was Sarah.

“When you’re lost, the best thing to do is stay where you are,” Mom said. “Then your mom will know where to find you.”

Sarah looked so sad and scared. Krista wished she could help. She said a little prayer in her mind. Heavenly Father, please bless that Sarah’s mom will come back.

Krista tried to make Sarah feel better. She asked her questions. She told her cool facts about seals. She even gave her a pretty seashell she had found at the beach.

After a while, a woman ran up to them. It was Sarah’s mom! She gave Sarah a big hug. They both said thank you to Krista and Mom.

Krista was glad she could help someone!

Illustration by Mitch Miller