As the class settled down, Alina placed the snack bags on her desk, her tone light again. "Now, who's ready for their treasure treats?"
Every little hand shot up at once, followed by a cheerful chorus of—
"Me, teacher! Me!" the class shouted together, little hands waving in the air, tails flicking, wings fluttering in excitement.
Alina smiled at them with a playful glint in her eyes, her voice turning mysteriously sweet. "Well," she began, dragging the word just enough to make them lean forward in curiosity, "we have a surprise test in language today!"
The room went silent. Every pair of tiny eyes widened.
"And," she added cheerfully, "everyone who does their best will get their choice of snacks!"
Instantly, the tension broke into gasps and whispers. "A test?!" "Snacks!" "Language test!" The babies looked shocked—especially Boo, who seemed ready to faint from disbelief.
