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The little red hen

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Im healthy!
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I am special
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Naughty baby goes to town

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Ten little bugs

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Over in the meadow

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The lion and the mouse

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Piggy Wiggys trip to the beach

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Once upon a time, there was a little red hen. She lived in a little house with her three lazy friends: a lazy duck, a lazy cat and a lazy dog. Every day the little red hen got up very early. She worked very hard.
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Its time to make the bed, said the little red hen. Who can help me make the bed? I cant, said the duck. I cant, said the cat. I cant, said the dog. Then Ill do it myself, said the little red hen. And she did.
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Its time to wash the dishes, said the little red hen.

Who can help me wash the dishes? I cant, said the duck. I cant, said the cat. I cant, said the dog.
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Then Ill do it myself, said the little red hen. And she did.

Its time to sweep the oor, said the little red hen.

Who can help me sweep the oor? I cant, said the duck. I cant, said the cat. I cant, said the dog. Then Ill do it myself, said the little red hen. And she did.
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Its time to make some biscuits, said the little red hen. Who can help me make some biscuits? I cant, said the duck. I cant, said the cat. I cant, said the dog.

Then Ill do it myself, said the little red hen. And she did.

Its time to eat the biscuits, said the little red hen. Who can help me eat these delicious biscuits? I can, said the duck. I can, said the cat. I can, said the dog.

Sorry friends, but you didnt help me. So I will eat the biscuits all by myself, said the little red hen. 9 And thats exactly what she did.

Hey everybody, look at me! Im as healthy as can be.

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I wash my hands As you can see. Now I can eat. No germs on me!

I brush my teeth Three times a day. Thats how I keep Bad teeth away.

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I take a bath. I wash my hair. I get bubbles Everywhere!

I eat my vegetables Every day. They keep me strong So I can play.

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I go to bed on time. I get my rest So I can get up early And do my best. I take care of my body, As you can see! Thats why Im as healthy as can be.

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I am special. Look at me! I can ride a bike. I can climb a tree.

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I can sing a song. I can play a game.

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I can paint a picture. I can write my name.

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I like to work, And I like to play. Yes, I am special in every way!

I want to go to the supermarket, said Mummy. So Mummy, Daddy and Baby all went to the supermarket. Mummy put some oranges in a bag. Daddy put some bananas in a bag.

Baby knocked over some apples. Uh oh, said Baby. Oh no! said Daddy. Lets go, said Mummy. So they went home without any food.

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I want to go to the shoe shop, said Daddy. So Mummy, Daddy and Baby all went to the shoe shop. Mummy tried on some red shoes. Daddy tried on some brown shoes.

Baby crawled into some shoeboxes. Uh oh, said Baby. Oh no! said Daddy. Lets go, said Mummy. So they went home without any shoes.

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I want to go to a restaurant, said Mummy. So Mummy, Daddy and Baby all went to the restaurant. Mummy asked for some fish. Daddy asked for some chicken.

Baby grabbed a plate of spaghetti. Uh oh, said Baby. Oh no! said Daddy. Lets go, said Mummy. So they went home without any dinner.

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I want to go to the shopping centre, said Daddy. Me too, said Mummy. Me too, said Baby.

Mummy got a new dress. Daddy got a new book. What do you want, Baby? asked Daddy. Baby pointed to a big brown teddy bear.
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So Baby got a new teddy, and everybody was happy.

One bug, two bugs, climbing up a tree.

Three bugs, four bugs, jumping next to me.

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Five bugs, six bugs, flying all around.

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Seven bugs, eight bugs, crawling on the ground.

Nine bugs, ten bugs, sitting in the sun. Ten little bugs just having fun! 25

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Over in the meadow in the sand and the sun, Lived an old mother turtle and her little baby one. Dig, said the mother. Lets dig, said the one. So they dug all day in the sand and the sun.

Over in the meadow where the river runs blue, Lived an old mother fish and her little babies two. Swim, said the mother. Lets swim, said the two. 27 So they swam all day where the river runs blue.

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Over in the meadow in the old oak tree, Lived an old mother owl and her little babies three. Sleep, said the mother. Lets sleep, said the three. So they slept all day in the old oak tree.

Over in the meadow by the old barn door, Lived an old mother mouse and her little babies four. Squeak, said the mother. Lets squeak, said the four. So they squeaked all day by the old barn door.

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Over in the meadow in the old beehive, Lived an old mother bee and her little babies five. Buzz, said the mother. Lets buzz, said the five. So they buzzed all day in the old beehive.

Once upon a time a lion caught a mouse in his paw. The mouse was scared. Please, Mr. Lion, dont eat me. Maybe someday I can help you, said the mouse. Ha, ha, ha! You silly mouse. You are small and I am big, said the lion. You are too little to help a big, strong lion like me! But you made me laugh, so I will let you go.
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One day the lion got caught in a hunters net. The lion roared a big, loud roar, but he was trapped. He pushed the net. He pulled the net. He shook the net, but he couldnt escape. He was very scared.
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Just then the mouse crawled by. What are you doing in that net? asked the mouse. Im trapped, said the lion. I cant escape. Im very scared! Dont worry, said the mouse. I can help you. The mouse chewed the net. He chewed and he chewed until he made a hole.

Then the lion escaped through the hole.

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The mouse said, You see? You are big and I am small, but I can still help you. Thank you, little mouse, said the lion. You are right. Now we will always be friends.

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Piggy Wiggy lived in the mountains. One day she wanted to go to the beach to visit her friend Soggy Doggy. She jumped in her car, but it wouldnt start. Oh no! What am I going to do? Boo-hoo! cried Piggy Wiggy.

Just then a duck came by in his taxi. Whats wrong? asked Lucky Ducky. I want to visit my friend Soggy Doggy at the beach, but my car wont start, said Piggy Wiggy. Hurry, scurry! Please dont worry. I can take you to the airport, said Lucky Ducky.

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So Piggy Wiggy and Lucky Ducky went to the airport. Piggy Wiggy waited in line for a long time. When she got to the window, there were no more tickets.

Oh no! What am I going to do? Boo-hoo! cried Piggy Wiggy. Hurry, scurry! Please dont worry. I can take you to the train station, said Lucky Ducky.

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So Piggy Wiggy and Lucky Ducky went to the train station. Piggy Wiggy waited in line for a long time. When she got to the window, there were no more tickets.

Oh no! What am I going to do? Boo-hoo! cried Piggy Wiggy. Hurry, scurry! Please dont worry. I can take you to the bus station, said Lucky Ducky.

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So Piggy Wiggy and Lucky Ducky went to the bus station. Piggy Wiggy waited in line for a long time, but nally she got her ticket.

Piggy Wiggy got on the bus and waved good-bye to Lucky Ducky. Hip, hip, hurray! Im on my way! Im going to the beach today, said Piggy Wiggy. Im going to see Soggy Doggy!

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Piggy Wiggy got to the beach. She looked around. Where was her friend? Where could he be? Then she looked up and saw Soggy Doggy. Hello, Soggy Doggy! she shouted. Where are you going? Im going to the mountains, Soggy Doggy shouted back. Oh no! shouted Piggy Wiggy. Well, Ill see you next time!

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