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Once there was an elephant who had a small trunk but huge ears. The other elephants made fun of him.  "You don't look like us" they said. "Go away". The elephant was sad. He ran until he found a waterfall. Elephant found that he could have lots of fun spraying himself with water and that he didn't need a large trunk! This made him very happy!

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Did you know that there are over 200 seeds on a strawberry? Strawberries are an excellent source of vitamin C and the little seeds on the outside provide a large amount of fiber. Because strawberries are so delicate and ripen at different times they are hand picked.  You can often visit a strawberry farm to pick your own.  There are many recipes that use strawberries, but most people eat them raw! 

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Once upon a time there was an old woman who lived in a little house. She had planted in her little garden a bunch of beautiful striped tulips.
One night she was wakened by the sounds of sweet singing and of kids laughing. She looked out the window. The sounds seemed to come from the tulip bed, but she could see nothing.

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COME TO BLAINE "BERRY" GOOD STRAWBERRY FARM 
We have the freshest, largest selection of strawberries around.  You can choose to pick your own and select from baskets of already picked berries.   We are open daily from 9-6 and will give your a free quart if you stop in to pick your own on Sundays! Come see us today and enjoy a little taste of sweetness!!

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Bowling is a great way to spend your free time.  It is something that can be done in any kind of weather.  You can do it by yourself or with a group of friends.  You don't need your own equipment because most bowling alleys will rent you a ball and shoes.  It is always exciting when you can knock down all the pins! You should try bowling soon!! 

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Candace started to reply, but began to sneeze instead. As her eyes began to get watery, Candace said good-bye to the kitten, and put him down. She walked away feeling sorry for herself.

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This flower pot is a way to brighten your room and grow pretty flowers. You will need a clay flower pot, pretty buttons, super glue, paint brush, and paints. 
Steps:
1. Paint the pot inside and out with two or three coats of paint.
2. Once the pot is dry, use your craft glue to glue the buttons to the rim of the pot. Tip: If the buttons don't stick, ask your mom or dad to glue them on with a hot glue gun.
3. Use either artificial flowers (you'll need Styrofoam to keep them in place) or plant a flower bulb (and add soil) for a bloom you'll see later in the season

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Why do birds fly south in the winter?  Because it's too far to walk! 

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A great craft you should make your mom for Mother's Day is a bouquet of paper flowers. This is an easy craft that will make your mom smile.  It will also last forever and doesn't take much time.  The best part is you don't need many supplies and it is fun to make!! 

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When you decide to buy a dog you need to think about whether to buy a large or small dog.  Large dogs need a lot of exercise.  They also eat alot, and dog food can be expensive.  Also if your large dog is injured, it is hard to lift it in the car to take to the vet.  A small dog is the best choice to make when getting a dog. 

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