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Today is my sixth birthday and I’m hiding in my room.

Last year, for my birthday, Uncle B bought me this Casio watch.

Look —it lights up and is water-resistant.

That means I can wear it in the bath.

Last night, when Mummy was making dinner, I snuck into her bedroom and looked inside her wardrobe, parting clothes to see the back where she always hides my presents.

I picked up the parcel, feeling the shape of the long, thin box, inside the silver wrapping paper.

It was definitely the right shape to be a Barbie!