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Early one morning, Lulu Ladybug found five round dewdrops on a clover leaf. They sparkled like tiny glass marbles in the sun.
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Lulu Ladybug Counts the Dewdrops
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Lulu Ladybug Counts the Dewdrops
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Part 1
Early one morning, Lulu Ladybug found five round dewdrops on a clover leaf. They sparkled like tiny glass marbles in the sun.
Page 2
Part 2
Her beetle friend Dot came to look. Together they pointed and counted slowly: one, two, three, four, five.
Page 3
Part 3
A droopy daisy nearby whispered that its roots were dry. Lulu and Dot wanted to carry the dewdrops to help it.
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Part 4
They made two little cups from flower petals. Lulu carried one drop, and Dot carried another drop to the daisy.
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Part 5
Two more careful trips brought two more drops to the dry roots. Only one shiny dewdrop remained on the clover leaf.
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Part 6
Lulu wanted the last drop for breakfast, and Dot did too. They paused, looked at the thirsty daisy, and chose to share it.
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Part 7
They pushed the last drop into both petal cups. Each friend sipped a tiny taste, then poured the rest beside the daisy.
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Part 8
The daisy lifted its yellow face. Lulu and Dot counted five happy drops again and learned that sharing can help everyone feel cared for.
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Intro
Five round dewdrops shine and gleam.
Lulu counts them with her team.
Verse 1
One, two, three, four, five they say.
Dot counts slowly all the way.
Droopy Daisy needs a drink.
"We can help her," Lulu thinks.
Chorus
Count the drops and share with care.
Little gifts are good to share.
One for you and one for me,
And some for the thirsty daisy.
Verse 2
Petal cups can carry one.
Two small trips, then two are done.
Two more trips bring two drops near.
One last dewdrop sparkles clear.
Chorus
Count the drops and share with care.
Little gifts are good to share.
One for you and one for me,
And some for the thirsty daisy.
Bridge
Both would like the final taste.
Still, they will not let it waste.
Each sips just a tiny bit.
Roots receive the rest of it.
Final Chorus
Count five happy drops once more.
Daisy lifts her face for sure.
Lulu, Dot, and flower too
All feel cared for, fresh with dew.
Outro
Five bright drops beneath the sun,
Shared with care for everyone.
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