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After the rain, a little stream crossed the path to River Park. Ollie wanted to visit Freddy Frog on the other side.
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Ollie Otter Builds a Bridge
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Ollie Otter Builds a Bridge
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Part 1
After the rain, a little stream crossed the path to River Park. Ollie wanted to visit Freddy Frog on the other side.
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Part 2
Ollie placed a flat stone in the water, but it wobbled. “This needs more than one idea,” he said.
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Part 3
Bea Beaver arrived with a short plank. “A plank could help,” she said. Ollie listened instead of trying his stone again.
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Part 4
Freddy called from across the stream. “Put the stone under the middle. It can hold the plank steady!”
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Part 5
Ollie set the stone carefully. Bea laid the plank across it. Freddy watched and told them when it was straight.
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Part 6
Ollie tested the bridge with one paw. It stayed still. Then he crossed slowly and safely.
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Part 7
The friends crossed one at a time. They cheered because every idea had helped: Ollie’s stone, Bea’s plank, and Freddy’s careful watching.
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Part 8
They put a little sign beside the path: “Friends built this together.” Ollie felt proud of the whole team.
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Intro
Rain made water cross the way.
Ollie wants to reach the play.
Verse 1
Ollie set a flat stone down.
Wobble, wobble, splash around!
"I need more than one good plan."
Bea brought a little plank in hand.
Chorus
Listen, listen, share ideas.
Working close can calm our fears.
Stone and plank and watching eyes,
Friends together make things rise.
Verse 2
Freddy called from far away,
"Put the stone beneath midway!"
Ollie set the stone just right.
Bea laid down the plank so light.
Chorus
Listen, listen, share ideas.
Working close can calm our fears.
Stone and plank and watching eyes,
Friends together make things rise.
Bridge
Freddy watched and called, "It's straight!"
Ollie tested, safe and slow.
One by one they crossed the stream.
Every idea helped the team.
Final Chorus
Listen, listen, share ideas.
Working close can calm our fears.
When we build and help each other,
Every friend can cross together.
Outro
By the path their sign could be:
"Friends built this as one kind team.
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