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Pip the Pocket Star Makes Room

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Pip loved story circle in the quiet evening sky. Every little star had a soft cloud cushion. Pip chose the brightest spot beside Mr. Moon.

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Pip the Pocket Star Makes Room

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Part 1

Pip loved story circle in the quiet evening sky. Every little star had a soft cloud cushion. Pip chose the brightest spot beside Mr. Moon.

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Part 2

A new comet named Cora floated to the circle. Cora looked for a place to sit, but every cushion seemed full. She held her silver tail close and stayed near the edge.

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Part 3

Pip noticed Cora all alone. He remembered how wobbly his tummy felt on his own first day. Pip waved and said, “Hello, Cora. Would you like to sit with me?”

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Part 4

Pip slid his cushion a little to the side. There was room for two. Cora smiled and settled beside him. “Thank you for making room,” she said.

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Part 5

Mr. Moon opened a picture book about friendly fireflies. Pip and Cora listened together. When Cora knew the funny ending, Pip let her tell it.

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Part 6

After the story, the stars played Follow the Glow. Cora was shy, so Pip went first. Then Pip cheered when Cora made a beautiful silver loop.

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Part 7

Soon everyone asked Cora to show the loop again. Cora did not feel like the new comet anymore. She felt like part of the circle.

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Part 8

Pip learned that sharing a place can share happiness too. His spot was not smaller with Cora beside him. It felt warmer and brighter.

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Pip the Pocket Star Makes Room

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Intro

Twinkle, twinkle, story time!
Pip the star is here to shine!

Verse 1

Pip sat down beside the moon.
Story circle would start soon.
Cora came with silver light,
But she had no seat that night.

Chorus

Move a little, make some room.
Kindness helps a friendship bloom.
Share a place and share a smile.
Stay and shine with us awhile!

Verse 2

Pip said, "Cora, sit with me."
Two can fit so happily.
Cora smiled and joined the fun.
Now their time as friends begun.

Chorus

Move a little, make some room.
Kindness helps a friendship bloom.
Share a place and share a smile.
Stay and shine with us awhile!

Bridge

Moon read of fireflies aglow.
Pip let Cora tell what she knew.
Pip led Follow the Glow that night.
Cora looped with silver light.

Final Chorus

Move a little, make some room.
Kindness helps a friendship bloom.
When we welcome someone new,
Friendship makes more room for two!

Outro

Cora joined the circle bright.
Pip's warm spot felt just right!

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