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Wally the turtle sat for dinner with Dad. Beside his familiar rice was one new piece of roasted orange carrot.
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Wally Tries One Tiny Bite
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Wally Tries One Tiny Bite
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Part 1
Wally the turtle sat for dinner with Dad. Beside his familiar rice was one new piece of roasted orange carrot.
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Part 2
Wally frowned at the carrot and pulled his plate back. New smells sometimes made his tummy feel unsure.
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Part 3
Dad said, "You do not have to eat it. You may look, smell, touch, or try one tiny bite."
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Part 4
Wally looked at the bright color first. Then he touched the soft carrot with the tip of his fork.
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Part 5
He smelled it and said it reminded him of warm garden dirt. Dad listened without saying the answer was wrong.
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Part 6
Wally chose a crumb-sized bite and chewed slowly. The carrot tasted sweet, but its soft feel was still surprising.
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Part 7
He decided one bite was enough today. Dad thanked him for listening carefully to his mouth and tummy.
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Part 8
Wally felt brave because he explored at his own pace. Next time, he might try another bite or simply look again.
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Intro
Wally sees one carrot bright
By familiar rice tonight.
Verse 1
New warm smell feels strange to him.
Dad says, “Choose how to begin.
Look or smell or touch today.
One small bite is your own way.”
Chorus
Look, smell, touch, or tiny bite.
Choose the step that feels all right.
Listen to your mouth and tummy.
New food learning need not hurry.
Verse 2
Wally looks at orange glow,
Touches softly with his fork.
Smells, then tries a crumb-sized bite.
Sweet and soft feels new tonight.
Final Chorus
Look, smell, touch, or tiny bite.
One is plenty for tonight.
Next time he may try once more,
Or simply look and still explore.
Outro
Wally listened carefully.
Brave can move at Wally's speed.
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