Summer and Winter: A Balanced Life

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#1

Now it is winter.

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It is very, very cold.

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Snow is falling.

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The pond is frozen.

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Loopy is in his warm house.

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He has lots of food.

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He is warm and happy.

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But poor Gaga has no food.

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His house is empty.

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He is very hungry and very cold.

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I am so hungry.

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I am so cold.

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I have no food.

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What will I do?

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Gaga walked through the cold snow to Loopy's house.

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He knocked on the door.

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Loopy? Please help me.

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I have no food.

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I am very hungry.

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Can you share some food with me?

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Oh, Gaga! Come in, come in!

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You must be so cold.

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Sit by the fire.

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Loopy gave Gaga a warm blanket and a big bowl of soup.

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Gaga felt warm again.

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Thank you, Loopy.

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This soup is so warm and good.

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You are a good friend.

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Gaga, I am happy to share.

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But you should plan for next winter too.

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You are right, Loopy.

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I played all summer and all autumn.

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I did not save any food.

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That was not smart.

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We tried to tell you, Gaga!

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But it is okay.

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We can all help each other.

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The best plan is to work a little and play a little.

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Every day.

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Work a little, play a little.

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I can do that!

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I will try next time!

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Now it is spring.

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The snow is gone.

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Flowers are growing.

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And now it is summer again!

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This summer, something is different.

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Gaga is working AND playing!

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First, I will pick some berries.

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Then, I will go swimming!

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Work first, then play!

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Great job, Gaga!

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Do you want to work together?

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It is faster with two!

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Yes!

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And after we finish, we can all play together too!

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That is the best plan!

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Work together, play together!

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I am so proud of all of you.

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a good plan makes everything better.

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And so, the three little ducks worked in the morning and played in the afternoon.

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They saved food.

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They had fun.

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They did both!

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Work first, then play.

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Or better, do both!

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That is my new plan!

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And when winter came again, every duck was warm, happy, and full.

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The End.