This is a picture-story about a lovely dog (a Brussels Griffon called Nicole) in easy English to practise reading for learners of English or just for everyone to enjoy and to smile.

1. Let me introduce myself…

2. …I’m Nicole, or Nika, for short.

3. I live in Russia…

4. …but my ancestors are from
Europe.

5. This is my home,…

6. This is my bed, …

7. …and that one is also mine.

8. This is what I eat...

9. …but I really hate all that fuss
about weight-watching.

10. I love walking in winter…

11. …without any shoes or boots, of
course…

12. but not when it’s tha-a-t cold!

13. In spring, as you can see, I feel
much better…

14. When summer comes, I pay visits
to my friends.

15. This is one of them. Sorry, I don’t
remember his name,…

16. Here is Cherry-the-wise-cat. He is
my true buddy,…

17. …and George-the-little just adores
me!

18. I don’t understand the joys of
swimming,…

19. …but I enjoy catching ducks and
dolphins in a pond…

20. I quite like travelling, …

21. …and having a cup of proper
English tea,…

22. …besides, I just love dozing after a
good walk.

23. And I know the best of flowers,…

24. …roses are my favourites, by the
way…

25. Peonies aren’t bad either.

26. Would you agree that crocuses are
lovely, too?

27. I don’t care much about fashion.

28. …and sometimes I’m quite
serious…

29. …on other days I’m a bit shy.

30. That’s all for now… Nice to meet you! Thank you for watching!
See you, good-buy!