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Mimi the mouse pulled on her red coat while snow floated outside. Everyone else was almost ready for playground time.
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Mimi Asks for Coat Help
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Mimi Asks for Coat Help
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Part 1
Mimi the mouse pulled on her red coat while snow floated outside. Everyone else was almost ready for playground time.
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Part 2
She pushed the zipper again and again, but its two sides would not join. Mimi squeaked and tugged harder.
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Part 3
Her eyes filled with angry tears. Mimi said, "I feel frustrated. I tried, and my zipper still will not work."
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Part 4
The teacher asked which part Mimi wanted help with. Mimi chose help holding the bottom of the zipper.
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Part 5
The teacher held the zipper bottom still while Mimi slid the other side inside. Together they heard a tiny click.
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Part 6
Mimi pulled the zipper slowly toward her chin. This time the red coat closed all the way by her own paw.
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Part 7
Outside, Mimi helped a friend find a lost mitten. She remembered that everyone needs a little help sometimes.
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Part 8
Mimi felt proud of trying and asking. Help did not take away her work; it gave her work a steady start.
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Intro
Mimi pulls her red coat near.
Snowy playground time is here.
Verse 1
Zipper sides will not stay joined.
Tugging hard brings angry tears.
“I feel frustrated. I have tried.
Please hold the bottom steady.”
Chorus
Ask for help with one small part.
You still do your working part.
Hold it steady, slide it in.
Click, then pull—the zip can win.
Verse 2
Teacher holds the bottom low.
Mimi makes the two sides go.
Tiny click, then up she pulls.
Red coat closes by her paw.
Final Chorus
Ask for help with one small part.
Help can give our work a start.
Outside Mimi helps a friend.
Everyone needs help again.
Outro
Mimi smiles in falling snow.
Trying and asking helped her grow.
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