THE CAR THAT DISAPPEARED

A Heartwarming Story About Friendship, Family and Child Safety

A little pink car. Two best friends. One unexpected disappearance.

SHERLY, aged seven, and MAYA, aged eight, are enjoying a happy day together at a public park when MAYA’s favourite pink remote-control car suddenly disappears. Their search leads them through moments of curiosity, worry, teamwork and hope.

With help from a kind park attendant, the girls follow clues and finally discover what happened to their beloved toy. But the biggest surprise comes when they realise how deeply their families care about them.

Through this heartwarming adventure, young readers discover that friendship means supporting one another, asking trusted adults for help, and understanding why staying safe matters.

What Children Will Learn

• The value of friendship and teamwork

• How to stay calm and solve problems

• Why children should stay in agreed play areas

• When and how to ask a trusted adult for help

• The special love and care families have for children

Why You’ll Love This Story

A gentle, engaging story that combines a child-friendly mystery with an emotional family reunion and an important life lesson.

Perfect for shared reading, quiet reading time, and conversations between children and adults about friendship, feelings and safety.

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