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Rory Fox was picking berries near a cave when he heard a tiny squeak. A young bat named Pip was inside and could not find the opening.
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Rory Fox and the Echo Cave
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Part 1
Rory Fox was picking berries near a cave when he heard a tiny squeak. A young bat named Pip was inside and could not find the opening.
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Part 2
The cave had many turns. When Rory shouted, his loud voice bounced everywhere, and Pip could not tell which echo was Rory.
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Part 3
Rory stopped and thought about what Pip needed. He spoke gently into the cave: ‘Pip, listen for my one soft hello.’
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Part 4
‘Hello,’ called Rory. One quiet echo returned, and then Pip answered with two clear squeaks from deep inside.
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Part 5
Rory took three steps toward the sound and called softly again. Pip followed Rory’s voice, turn by careful turn.
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Part 6
At one dark corner, Pip felt scared. Rory stayed where he was and said, ‘I am here. Take your time.’
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Part 7
Soon two little ears and two wings appeared in the moonlit opening. Pip flew out and landed safely beside Rory.
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Part 8
Pip thanked Rory for using a calm voice. Rory learned that gentle sounds can be easier to follow than loud ones.
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Intro
Rory hears a tiny squeak.
Pip is lost inside the cave.
Verse 1
Cave paths turn from left to right.
Pip can't find the opening light.
Rory shouts; the echoes roar.
Pip feels mixed up even more.
Chorus
Soft hello, calm and slow,
Makes a sound that's clear to know.
Wait and listen, stay nearby.
Gentle voices help us try.
Verse 2
Rory calls one soft "Hello."
One small echo comes and goes.
Pip sends back two squeaks so clear.
Rory takes three steps more near.
Chorus
Soft hello, calm and slow,
Makes a sound that's clear to know.
Wait and listen, stay nearby.
Gentle voices help us try.
Bridge
At one corner Pip feels scared.
Rory says, "I'm waiting here.
Take your time and follow me."
Soon two little ears peek free.
Final Chorus
Soft hello led Pip outside.
Moonlight shone on wings and eyes.
Pip thanks Rory by the cave.
Calm, clear sounds had shown the way.
Outro
Gentle words, one at a time,
Helped a little bat find light.
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