2023
Margo and Paolo
February 2023

“Margo and Paolo,” Friend, February 2023, 34

Margo and Paolo

Panel 1: Margo and Paolo in their bedroom. Paolo is sitting on the bottom bunk, looking a little sad, while Margo sits nearby, putting on her shoes. They’re both in Sunday clothes and Margo has Kiwi on her shoulder. Panel 2: Margo sits down next to Paolo. Panel 3: Margo: "And no matter where we are, Primary is the same! We always learn about Jesus. And sing the same songs." Panel 4: Kiwi flaps her wings. Margo and Paolo are laughing. Panel 5: Margo and Paolo stand. Paolo looks a lot more confident/comfortable. Panel 6: Margo and Paolo walking into a Primary room. Margo is waving confidently and Paolo looks a little shy but is smiling and waving too. The other kids look excited and the teacher is smiling warmly. There’s a picture of Jesus hanging up on the wall.
Panel 1: Margo and Paolo in their bedroom. Paolo is sitting on the bottom bunk, looking a little sad, while Margo sits nearby, putting on her shoes. They’re both in Sunday clothes and Margo has Kiwi on her shoulder. Panel 2: Margo sits down next to Paolo. Panel 3: Margo: "And no matter where we are, Primary is the same! We always learn about Jesus. And sing the same songs." Panel 4: Kiwi flaps her wings. Margo and Paolo are laughing. Panel 5: Margo and Paolo stand. Paolo looks a lot more confident/comfortable. Panel 6: Margo and Paolo walking into a Primary room. Margo is waving confidently and Paolo looks a little shy but is smiling and waving too. The other kids look excited and the teacher is smiling warmly. There’s a picture of Jesus hanging up on the wall.

What’s wrong? Aren’t you excited to meet our new Primary class?

I guess I’m just a little nervous.

Panel 1: Margo and Paolo in their bedroom. Paolo is sitting on the bottom bunk, looking a little sad, while Margo sits nearby, putting on her shoes. They’re both in Sunday clothes and Margo has Kiwi on her shoulder. Panel 2: Margo sits down next to Paolo. Panel 3: Margo: "And no matter where we are, Primary is the same! We always learn about Jesus. And sing the same songs." Panel 4: Kiwi flaps her wings. Margo and Paolo are laughing. Panel 5: Margo and Paolo stand. Paolo looks a lot more confident/comfortable. Panel 6: Margo and Paolo walking into a Primary room. Margo is waving confidently and Paolo looks a little shy but is smiling and waving too. The other kids look excited and the teacher is smiling warmly. There’s a picture of Jesus hanging up on the wall.

I know we’ve done this lots of times, but it’s always hard to be the new kid.

Well, no matter where we are, we sing the same songs and learn about Jesus.

Panel 1: Margo and Paolo in their bedroom. Paolo is sitting on the bottom bunk, looking a little sad, while Margo sits nearby, putting on her shoes. They’re both in Sunday clothes and Margo has Kiwi on her shoulder. Panel 2: Margo sits down next to Paolo. Panel 3: Margo: "And no matter where we are, Primary is the same! We always learn about Jesus. And sing the same songs." Panel 4: Kiwi flaps her wings. Margo and Paolo are laughing. Panel 5: Margo and Paolo stand. Paolo looks a lot more confident/comfortable. Panel 6: Margo and Paolo walking into a Primary room. Margo is waving confidently and Paolo looks a little shy but is smiling and waving too. The other kids look excited and the teacher is smiling warmly. There’s a picture of Jesus hanging up on the wall.

Besides, I’m the coolest sister ever. I’ll help you make new friends.

Panel 1: Margo and Paolo in their bedroom. Paolo is sitting on the bottom bunk, looking a little sad, while Margo sits nearby, putting on her shoes. They’re both in Sunday clothes and Margo has Kiwi on her shoulder. Panel 2: Margo sits down next to Paolo. Panel 3: Margo: "And no matter where we are, Primary is the same! We always learn about Jesus. And sing the same songs." Panel 4: Kiwi flaps her wings. Margo and Paolo are laughing. Panel 5: Margo and Paolo stand. Paolo looks a lot more confident/comfortable. Panel 6: Margo and Paolo walking into a Primary room. Margo is waving confidently and Paolo looks a little shy but is smiling and waving too. The other kids look excited and the teacher is smiling warmly. There’s a picture of Jesus hanging up on the wall.

Squawk! New friends!

Panel 1: Margo and Paolo in their bedroom. Paolo is sitting on the bottom bunk, looking a little sad, while Margo sits nearby, putting on her shoes. They’re both in Sunday clothes and Margo has Kiwi on her shoulder. Panel 2: Margo sits down next to Paolo. Panel 3: Margo: "And no matter where we are, Primary is the same! We always learn about Jesus. And sing the same songs." Panel 4: Kiwi flaps her wings. Margo and Paolo are laughing. Panel 5: Margo and Paolo stand. Paolo looks a lot more confident/comfortable. Panel 6: Margo and Paolo walking into a Primary room. Margo is waving confidently and Paolo looks a little shy but is smiling and waving too. The other kids look excited and the teacher is smiling warmly. There’s a picture of Jesus hanging up on the wall.

Kiwi’s right! We always make great friends.

Panel 1: Margo and Paolo in their bedroom. Paolo is sitting on the bottom bunk, looking a little sad, while Margo sits nearby, putting on her shoes. They’re both in Sunday clothes and Margo has Kiwi on her shoulder. Panel 2: Margo sits down next to Paolo. Panel 3: Margo: "And no matter where we are, Primary is the same! We always learn about Jesus. And sing the same songs." Panel 4: Kiwi flaps her wings. Margo and Paolo are laughing. Panel 5: Margo and Paolo stand. Paolo looks a lot more confident/comfortable. Panel 6: Margo and Paolo walking into a Primary room. Margo is waving confidently and Paolo looks a little shy but is smiling and waving too. The other kids look excited and the teacher is smiling warmly. There’s a picture of Jesus hanging up on the wall.

And they’re waiting for us now! Ready to meet them?

I’m ready.

Panel 1: Margo and Paolo in their bedroom. Paolo is sitting on the bottom bunk, looking a little sad, while Margo sits nearby, putting on her shoes. They’re both in Sunday clothes and Margo has Kiwi on her shoulder. Panel 2: Margo sits down next to Paolo. Panel 3: Margo: "And no matter where we are, Primary is the same! We always learn about Jesus. And sing the same songs." Panel 4: Kiwi flaps her wings. Margo and Paolo are laughing. Panel 5: Margo and Paolo stand. Paolo looks a lot more confident/comfortable. Panel 6: Margo and Paolo walking into a Primary room. Margo is waving confidently and Paolo looks a little shy but is smiling and waving too. The other kids look excited and the teacher is smiling warmly. There’s a picture of Jesus hanging up on the wall.

Illustrations by Katie McDee