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Rory rolled along the park path beside Sam Squirrel. They were going to the pond to watch the baby ducks.
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Rory the Red Wagon Gives a Ride
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Part 1
Rory rolled along the park path beside Sam Squirrel. They were going to the pond to watch the baby ducks.
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Part 2
They found Hattie Hedgehog sitting beside the path. Her little legs were tired, and her orange backpack felt heavy.
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Part 3
“Would you like a ride?” Rory asked. Hattie worried that she might be too heavy. Rory said, “We can go slowly and try together.”
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Part 4
Sam placed Hattie’s backpack inside first. Hattie climbed into Rory and held the sides. Rory’s wheels began to turn gently.
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Part 5
At the little hill, Rory rolled more slowly. Sam pushed from behind. Hattie cheered, “You can do it!”
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Part 6
At the top, everyone rested beneath a tree. Rory was tired too, so Hattie shared her water and Sam shared an apple slice.
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Part 7
The path down to the pond was easy. Soon the friends heard soft quacks and saw three baby ducks swimming close to their mother.
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Part 8
Hattie thanked Rory for the ride. Rory thanked Sam for pushing. Helping had carried all three friends to a happy day.
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Intro
Rory rolls along the way.
Ducklings wait beside the bay.
Verse 1
Sam walked with him down the track.
Hattie sat with a heavy pack.
Little legs were tired that day.
"Would you like a ride?" they say.
Chorus
Help a friend along the road.
Share the ride and share the load.
Slow and steady, side by side,
Kindness gives a gentle ride.
Verse 2
Sam put Hattie's backpack in.
Hattie climbed aboard with a grin.
Rory rolled up one small hill.
Sam pushed gently, strong and still.
Chorus
Help a friend along the road.
Share the ride and share the load.
Slow and steady, side by side,
Kindness gives a gentle ride.
Bridge
At the top they stopped to rest.
Hattie shared her water next.
Sam shared one sweet apple slice.
Helping back felt warm and nice.
Final Chorus
Down they rolled to ducks below.
Three small ducklings swam so slow.
Rory thanked each helpful friend.
Care had brought them to the end.
Outro
Every friend had helped that day,
All together on their way.
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