[Isla](5TMTKCYL) woke up bright and early—today was the day she would visit the zoo! [Isla](5TMTKCYL) loved animals more than anything, and she had a special talent: she could talk to them!

At the zoo, [Isla](5TMTKCYL) ran from the giraffes to the tigers, saying hello to all her animal friends. But one cheeky monkey caught her attention; his name was [Max](YBG5RYJP).

"Hi there!" said [Isla](5TMTKCYL), whispering to [Max](YBG5RYJP). To her surprise, [Max](YBG5RYJP) whispered back, "Can you help me? I’ve always dreamed of exploring life outside the zoo!"

[Isla](5TMTKCYL) thought for a moment. She knew she could come up with a clever plan to help [Max](YBG5RYJP). "Meet me by the big tree after sunset," she whispered.

When night fell, [Isla](5TMTKCYL) snuck into the zoo, careful not to wake the sleeping zookeeper. [Max](YBG5RYJP) was waiting for her by the big tree with a tiny backpack on!

Together, [Isla](5TMTKCYL) and [Max](YBG5RYJP) climbed over the gate and ran all the way home. [Max](YBG5RYJP) was very good at hiding, and no one saw them!

The next morning, [Max](YBG5RYJP) had so much fun at [Isla](5TMTKCYL)’s house! He played with her toys, climbed the furniture, and even tried to make breakfast (he spilled cereal everywhere).

Though they had lots of fun, [Isla](5TMTKCYL) knew [Max](YBG5RYJP) missed being with his monkey friends. "How about we visit the zoo together every weekend?" she asked.

[Max](YBG5RYJP) nodded happily, and from that day on, [Isla](5TMTKCYL) and [Max](YBG5RYJP) stayed the best of friends. They had adventures at home and at the zoo every weekend.

[Isla](5TMTKCYL) learned that true friendship means doing what makes your friend happy, even if it means saying goodbye for a little while. And [Max](YBG5RYJP) learned how wonderful it was to have a friend like [Isla](5TMTKCYL).