Penny's Joyful Party Surprise

At the corner of Brightsville stood a house with peeling paint and boarded shutters where neighbors thought no one should play. Penny looked at the overgrown gate. 'This lonely porch needs music!' she announced.

Penny hoisted a basket of cardamom buns onto her pony, Waffles. 'We are throwing an afternoon party right on the front steps!'

Penny and her friends hung bright yellow lanterns from the railings and set out platters of warm buns.

When the baker and postman heard the harmonica playing, they pushed open the gate and joined in. Soon, the forgotten porch was filled with laughter and dancing neighbors.