The Penguin's First Swim

Introduction

The water looks cold and dark, but a young penguin is ready to try.

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Pia is a young penguin. Today is her first swim. The water is blue and cold.

Her father jumps in first. He is patient and waits for her at the edge.

Pia looks down. The water is deep. She is afraid.

She takes a breath and jumps. The cold water covers her. Then she moves her flippers.

She is swimming! Her father swims beside her. She has courage, and the water feels like home.

That night, Pia is proud of herself. Tomorrow, she will swim even farther.

A thought to keep

The first try is always the hardest.

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a black and white bird that swims but cannot fly

“The penguin looked at the sea.”

the clear liquid in rivers, lakes and seas

“The water was very cold.”

the ability to be brave when something is difficult

“She needed courage.”

able to wait or keep trying without getting angry

“Her father was patient.”

feeling pleased about something you did

“She was proud of her first swim.”

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