Carlo or Kindness Rewarded

"Carlo, or Kindness Rewarded" by Anonymous is a heartwarming children's narrative that underscores the timeless principle that acts of goodness have a way of returning to us. The story centers around a young girl, Ida, whose compassionate nature leads her to save a defenseless dog, Carlo, from a terrible fate at the hands of some heartless boys. Even when circumstances separate Ida and Carlo, the bond forged through kindness endures. Years later, fate intervenes on the same bridge where their story began, placing Ida in grave danger only for Carlo to reappear as her rescuer. Carlo’s unwavering loyalty sets in motion a chain of events that result in Ida being rewarded for her earlier good deed, securing her future and confirming that kindness, indeed, has a way of coming full circle.