City Duck, Pond Duck: The Big City

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#1

It was a beautiful sunny day at the pond.

#2

Gaga and his friends were playing in the water.

#3

Just then, a young duck walked toward the pond.

#4

He wore sunglasses and a shiny scarf. He looked very cool.

#5

"Dash! That is my cousin from the city! Dash, you are here!" says Gaga.

#6

"Hey, Gaga! Long time no see! So... this is the pond?" says Dash.

#7

"Yes! This is our home! Do you like it?" asks Gaga.

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"Well... it is very quiet. And very small. Where are the tall buildings? Where are the big cars?" says Dash.

#9

"In the city, the buildings are so tall! They touch the sky! At the pond, there are only trees."

#10

"In the city, the cars are fast and loud! At the pond, everything is slow and quiet."

#11

"Peaceful? You mean boring! The city has bright lights and music everywhere!"

#12

Gaga listened to Dash. The city sounded so exciting.

#13

He began to feel embarrassed about his little pond.

#14

"Dash, can I go to the city with you? I want to see the tall buildings and bright lights!" asks Gaga.

#15

"Of course! Come with me, Gaga! You will love it!" says Dash.

#16

"Are you sure, Gaga? The pond is your home. You love it here," says Loopy.

#17

"I know, but the city is bigger and better! I will be back soon. Do not worry!" says Gaga.

#18

"Be careful, Gaga. The city is very different from the pond. Remember, home is always here for you," says Mother Duck.

#19

And so, Gaga and Dash walked down the road together.

#20

They walked away from the quiet pond and toward the big, noisy city.

#21

Gaga and Dash arrived in the city. Gaga looked up.

#22

The buildings were so tall! Everything was so big!

#23

"Wow! The buildings are so much bigger than the trees at the pond!" says Gaga.

#24

"I told you! There are buildings everywhere! There are cars on every road!" says Dash.

#25

But then a car honked its horn. BEEP BEEP! Gaga jumped!

#26

"That is so loud! The cars are too loud! And they are too fast!" says Gaga.

#27

"You will get used to it! Come on, I will show you the food!" says Dash.