Nguyen had just turned three and was proudly learning how to use the potty. His best friend during this exciting phase wasn’t his mom or dad — it was Monkey Pupu, a clever little toy monkey with a big smile, soft brown fur, and a mischievous glint in his stitched eyes. What made Pupu special wasn’t just that he was cuddly — it was that Nguyen believed he was the smartest monkey in the world.
One sunny afternoon, Nguyen was playing with his building blocks in the living room. He was so focused on making the tallest tower ever that he didn’t notice the familiar feeling creeping up — the sudden urge to pee. By the time he realized, he gasped and clutched his belly. “Uh-oh!” he said out loud.
That’s when Monkey Pupu sprang into action — at least, in Nguyen’s imagination. Pupu tumbled off the couch, bounced across the floor, and raced toward the bathroom. In Nguyen’s eyes, Pupu was no ordinary toy. He could do anything — even grab the potty.
“Go, Pupu, go!” Nguyen cheered.
A moment later, Mom appeared at the door holding Nguyen’s little green potty. “Looks like someone needs this!” she said with a smile. Nguyen’s eyes lit up. “Did Pupu tell you?” he asked, amazed.
Mom laughed. “He must have!”
Nguyen quickly sat down, relieved just in time. “Thanks, Pupu,” he whispered, hugging his fuzzy hero afterward.
From that day on, Nguyen and Monkey Pupu became the perfect potty team. Every time Nguyen felt the need, he would shout, “Pupu, potty time!” and somehow, the potty would magically appear — thanks to his clever monkey (and a very attentive mom nearby).
Nguyen knew he wouldn’t need the potty forever. But for now, he was proud — and very grateful — to have the smartest, fastest, most helpful monkey in the world by his side.
