It was Christmas time, and a kindergarten teacher was receiving gifts from her students.

The florist’s son handed her a box.

“I bet I know what this is,” the teacher said.

“Flowers!

“That’s right,” said the boy.

Next, the daughter of the candy store owner handed her a box.

“Is it assorted chocolates?”

“Yes!”

The next gift was from the son of the liquor store owner.

The package was leaking, so the teacher touched a drop of the liquid with her finger and tasted it.

“Is it wine?” she asked.

“No,” the boy replied excitedly.

The teacher tried another drop. “is it champagne?”

The boy, grinning, shook his head.

The teacher took one more taste before declaring, “I give up, what is it?”

“It’s a puppy!