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Pip the pocket star painted blue swirls at the art table. He hoped to show everyone his beautiful sky picture.
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Pip Paints Past a Mistake
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Pip Paints Past a Mistake
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Part 1
Pip the pocket star painted blue swirls at the art table. He hoped to show everyone his beautiful sky picture.
Page 2
Part 2
His elbow bumped the paint cup. Blue paint splashed across the table and covered one corner of his picture.
Page 3
Part 3
Two friends looked over, and Pip's cheeks felt warm. He hid the messy picture behind his little golden back.
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Part 4
Pip's friend Bea said, "Spills happen to me too. We can clean this one together before it dries."
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Part 5
Pip told the teacher about the spill. They used a cloth and water until the art table looked clean again.
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Part 6
Bea brought fresh paper, but Pip saved the first picture. He turned the blue splash into a rain cloud.
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Part 7
Pip added silver raindrops and a bright rainbow. His mistake became the most interesting part of the picture.
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Part 8
Pip showed the class without hiding. The spill still felt embarrassing, but telling the truth and getting help made it easier.
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Intro
Pip paints swirls of lovely blue,
Then his elbow bumps right through.
Verse 1
Splash goes paint across the art.
Warm cheeks make him hide his part.
Bea says, “Spills can happen too.
Let's clean up; I'll help with you.”
Chorus
Tell the truth and clean the spill.
Mistakes can teach a brand-new skill.
Turn the splash a different way.
Try again and make new play.
Verse 2
Cloth and water clean the table.
Pip keeps art because he's able.
Blue splash turns to rainy cloud,
Silver drops and rainbow proud.
Final Chorus
Tell the truth and clean the spill.
Mistakes can grow an idea still.
Pip shows everyone his art.
Brave help gave a better start.
Outro
No more hiding, picture bright.
The surprising part feels right.
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