The Helpful Fireflies: Who Is Helping?

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#1

Mother Duck had a small shop by the pond.

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She made scarves and hats for all the pond animals.

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But winter was coming, and everyone wanted scarves.

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She had too many orders.

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"Oh my. Ten scarves, five hats, and three mittens. I am too tired! I cannot finish all of these."

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"Mama, can we help you?" asks Loopy.

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"That is sweet, dear. But you do not know how to make scarves yet. I will finish them tomorrow. I need to sleep now."

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Mother Duck fell asleep at her table.

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Night came quietly.

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That night, something magical happened.

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Small lights flew in through the window.

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They were fireflies!

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The fireflies picked up the yarn.

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They began to make scarves!

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Their tiny wings moved so fast.

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They worked all night long.

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By morning, three beautiful scarves were finished.

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Mother Duck woke up.

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She looked at the table.

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Her eyes went wide.

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"What? Three scarves? But I did not make these! Who made them? They are so beautiful!"

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"I worked hard all day, but I still have so many orders. I am too tired again."

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Night came again.

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And again, the little fireflies flew in through the window.

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They made four hats and two scarves.

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In the morning, Mother Duck found them on the table.

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"It happened again! Who is helping me? Who made these hats?"

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"Mama, this happened three times? Someone is helping you every night?" asks Gaga.

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"Yes! Every morning, I find new scarves and hats. But I do not know who made them."

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"I have an idea! Bubbles and I will stay up tonight. We will hide and watch!" says Loopy.

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That night, Mother Duck went to bed.

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But Loopy and Bubbles did not sleep.

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They hid behind a big basket and waited.

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They waited and waited.

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Then, at midnight, tiny golden lights flew in through the window.

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"Loopy, look! Do you see that? They are fireflies!" says Bubbles.

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"Shhh! Look, they are making scarves! The fireflies are helping Mama!" says Loopy.