The Big Circle Time Problem

Olya pats her blue ribbon. One, two, three pats! She walks to the big round rug. She carries her canvas satchel with three square picture books from home. "How does the red block fit?" she asks, her blue eyes wide. She steps onto the round rug. Suddenly, a big boy pushes her. "No room for you!" he grunts. Olya falls. Her blonde hair flies. Josh slides over. "I have space! Sit in my space!" he whispers. Olya sits, but the round circle feels broken.