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Zara was looking into a clear tide pool when a friendly sea dragon popped up. His name was Splash, and bubbles covered his nose.
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Part 1
Zara was looking into a clear tide pool when a friendly sea dragon popped up. His name was Splash, and bubbles covered his nose.
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Part 2
Splash loved bubble games, but his bubbles were huge. One big pop splashed a crab and made three little fish dart away.
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Part 3
Zara said, ‘Let’s make a game that keeps everyone safe.’ She asked Splash to use one small breath instead of one giant puff.
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Part 4
Splash tried. A tiny bubble floated up, but it popped at once. Zara smiled and showed him how to blow slowly.
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Part 5
The next bubbles made a gentle ring. Zara and Splash took turns rolling a smooth shell through the ring without touching the fish.
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Part 6
When the crab walked past, they paused the game. They waited until the crab reached a quiet rock.
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Part 7
Soon the tide pool held little bubble rings, happy fish, and one cheering crab. Splash’s careful breaths kept the water calm.
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Part 8
Splash thanked Zara for the safe new game. Zara learned that fun grows when we notice others and make space for them too.
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Intro
Splash the sea dragon wants to play.
Zara joins the tide pool game.
Verse 1
Splash blows bubbles big and round.
One pops with a splashing sound.
Crab gets wet and fish swim fast.
Zara finds a safer task.
Chorus
Small slow bubbles, take a turn.
Safe new games are fun to learn.
Watch for friends who pass nearby.
Make them room before you try.
Verse 2
One small breath makes one small dot.
It pops quickly on the spot.
Zara shows a slower blow.
Gentle bubble rings now grow.
Chorus
Small slow bubbles, take a turn.
Safe new games are fun to learn.
Watch for friends who pass nearby.
Make them room before you try.
Bridge
Smooth shell rolls through every ring.
Zara, Splash take turns with it.
When the crab walks through their play,
They both pause and clear the way.
Final Chorus
Happy fish and cheering crab,
Quiet water, gentle splashes.
Fun grows bigger, Splash can see,
When there's room for everyone.
Outro
Small slow breaths beside the sea
Made a safe game full of glee.
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