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Bobo brought a bubble wand to the playground. He blew one bubble, then another, then ten more. The bubbles floated over his head.
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Bobo Bear Takes a Turn
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Bobo Bear Takes a Turn
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Part 1
Bobo brought a bubble wand to the playground. He blew one bubble, then another, then ten more. The bubbles floated over his head.
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Part 2
Mimi and Gus came to play. “May I try?” asked Mimi. “After me,” said Bobo. But Bobo kept blowing bubbles.
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Part 3
The bubbles were pretty, but Mimi and Gus were no longer smiling. Bobo looked at their quiet faces. Playing alone did not feel as fun as he expected.
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Part 4
Bobo took a breath. “I have had many turns,” he said. “Mimi, would you like the next turn?” He held out the wand carefully.
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Part 5
Mimi blew three tiny bubbles. Gus popped them with his nose. Everyone giggled. Then Mimi passed the wand to Gus.
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Part 6
Gus made one enormous bubble. It wobbled like jelly before it popped over Bobo’s head. Bobo laughed the loudest.
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Part 7
The friends made a simple rule: one friend blows, one friend counts, and one friend pops. Then they switch.
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Part 8
Bobo learned that taking turns did not take fun away. It made enough fun for everyone.
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Intro
Bubbles, bubbles, float and fly!
Bobo blows them to the sky.
Verse 1
One, then ten, then many more,
Bubbles bounced above the floor.
Mimi asked, "May I try too?"
Bobo said, "When I am through."
Chorus
Take a turn, then pass it on.
Sharing makes the fun grow strong.
You go next, and then it's me.
Turns make playtime full of glee.
Verse 2
Bobo saw two quiet faces.
Fun felt lonely in that place.
"Mimi, you may have a turn."
Passing was a joy to learn.
Chorus
Take a turn, then pass it on.
Sharing makes the fun grow strong.
You go next, and then it's me.
Turns make playtime full of glee.
Bridge
Mimi blew three bubbles small.
Gus popped every one of all.
Gus made one big jelly bubble.
Pop! It covered Bobo's muzzle.
Final Chorus
One friend blows and one friend counts.
One friend pops as bubbles bounce.
Switch the jobs and laugh away.
Turns bring fun for all who play.
Outro
Bobo learned beneath the sun,
Sharing turns makes extra fun!
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