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Ollie Otter was skipping stones when he heard a little quack. A duckling named Dot stood beside a narrow stream, looking across at her family.
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Ollie Otter Finds a Floating Leaf
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Part 1
Ollie Otter was skipping stones when he heard a little quack. A duckling named Dot stood beside a narrow stream, looking across at her family.
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Part 2
The water was calm, but Dot was not ready to swim across alone. Ollie promised to help her find a safe little boat.
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Part 3
Ollie tried a tiny leaf first. He placed one pebble on it, and the leaf dipped under the water.
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Part 4
Then Ollie found a wide, strong leaf. Two pebbles sat on top, and the leaf stayed high and dry.
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Part 5
Dot stepped into the middle. Ollie tied a long piece of grass to the leaf so he could guide it from the bank.
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Part 6
A stick blocked the way. Ollie gently pulled the grass to one side, and the leaf boat glided around the stick.
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Part 7
The boat reached the reeds on the other side. Dot hopped out, and her family welcomed her with warm, happy quacks.
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Part 8
Dot thanked Ollie for testing the leaves first. Ollie smiled because a careful test had helped his small friend cross safely.
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Intro
Ollie hears a duckling quack.
Dot needs help across the stream.
Verse 1
Dot is not yet set to swim.
Ollie makes a boat for her.
Tiny leaf with one small stone
Dips beneath the water low.
Chorus
Test it first and keep it slow.
Careful helpers help us go.
Try a safer, stronger way.
Kindness guides the boat today.
Verse 2
Wide green leaf stays high and dry.
Two small pebbles safely ride.
Dot steps in the middle seat.
Grass ties on the boat so neat.
Chorus
Test it first and keep it slow.
Careful helpers help us go.
Try a safer, stronger way.
Kindness guides the boat today.
Bridge
One brown stick blocks up the stream.
Ollie pulls the grass with care.
Round the stick the leaf boat glides.
Family waits on the other side.
Final Chorus
Dot hops out beside the reeds.
Happy quacks greet her with glee.
Testing first kept Dot so dry.
Ollie waves a proud goodbye.
Outro
Wide leaf boat and grass so green
Made the safest ride they'd seen.
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