Eight

Timmy and Eight, a plush toy octopus, have been friends for as long as Timmy
can remember. Eight goes to school with him, and at night he sleeps on
Timmy’s bed. Eight and Timmy go everywhere together, including on a picnic
to the National Park with Mum and Dad. When they come back home, Timmy
realises with horror that they have left Eight behind. Dad comforts Timmy by
reminding him how strong and brave Eight is. Timmy is lonely and sad, but
begins to imagine all the adventures that Eight is having. Later, when Timmy is
reunited with Eight, he realises that Eight is strong enough and clever enough
to sleep by himself now.