Buddy is a dog. He has white fur and brown eyes. He is ten years old. He lives with two cats, one turtle, and three birds. Buddy likes to walk every day, but not if it is raining. He is afraid of thunder. He cannot speak, except to bark and growl. He likes to eat food and drink water. He likes to play with his friends but mostly he likes to sleep. Buddy is quiet and afraid of big dogs.

Samantha is a young girl. She is nine years old. She likes learning at school. Her favourite subjects are English, Math, and Art. She likes sports like soccer and tennis. Her favourite colour is red and she does not like yellow. Every morning she has to make her bed. She has an older brother, a younger sister, and lives with her parents. They are adults and she is a child.