Roman was a bright-eyed boy with beautiful brown hair and a laugh that made butterflies flutter. He loved running fast, splashing in puddles, and giving great big hugs to his very best friend—Buddy the dog. Buddy was black and brown, with a waggy tail that thumped like a drum. Roman and Buddy did everything together. They built block towers, snuggled in blanket forts, and even shared chicken nuggets. One sunny morning, mommy called, “Roman, it’s time to try your potty!” Roman peeked at the shiny blue potty chair. It looked a little bit like a tiny throne in the bathroom, but Roman frowned. He wiggled his toes and shook his head. The potty looked strange. It was not a diaper. It was not soft. He wasn’t sure he liked it. Buddy saw Roman’s worried face and gave a gentle woof. Buddy tiptoed to Roman and nuzzled his hand. “Roman,” Buddy whispered in his special, secret doggy voice—the one he...

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