Pip Penguin Learns to Waddle
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- 8 reading pages and 5 questions. 2 printable packs to choose from.
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Pip Penguin wanted to join the morning walk across the snow. His feet slipped wide, and his first waddle looked more like a wiggle.
What did Pip want to join?
- A boat race
- A birthday dance
- The morning walk
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The morning walk
Pip wanted to join the morning walk.
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Pip Penguin Learns to Waddle
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Intro
Pip Penguin wants to walk.
Wiggle, wobble, step and talk!
Verse 1
Pip's two feet slide out so wide.
Pebble watches from one side.
"Feet out, flippers wide, go slow."
One small step is how they go.
Chorus
Step by step and try once more.
Practice helps us learn for sure.
If you wobble, laugh and stand.
Learning's easier with a friend.
Verse 2
Pip slips softly on his tummy.
He is safe and thinks it's funny.
Pebble joins him, shy but brave.
One step, two steps, count the way.
Chorus
Step by step and try once more.
Practice helps us learn for sure.
If you wobble, laugh and stand.
Learning's easier with a friend.
Bridge
Wind makes Pebble rock and sway.
Pip holds flippers till it fades.
Different waddles both work well.
To the sunny rock they sail.
Final Chorus
Step by step, they reach the snack.
Crunchy fish and sunny backs.
Slow is fine; they both agree.
Kind friends make new steps easy.
Outro
Wiggle, waddle, smile and try.
Two proud penguins standing high.
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Complete story + quiz pack
5 questions
7 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
The complete story, a drawing worksheet, and comprehension questions. Separate answer guide starts on page 7.
Rhyme + drawing sheet
3 pages · PDF · US Letter · fit to A4
The complete story-inspired rhyme, with space to draw and share a favorite line.
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