Ben's Lakeside Birthday
Ben is spending his birthday at Pine Lake Camp, where bright tents dot the grass and canoes rest by the water. He wants a real birthday party with other children, but his shyness makes each step feel hard. When he notices a quiet girl named Mila sitting alone by the shore, Ben chooses to try one small brave question. As the day goes on, the two children help each other grow bolder, and the campground begins to feel like a friendly place where new people can belong.