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The Crow and the Pitcher

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The Crow and the Pitcher

In a long dry summer a thirsty crow finds a pitcher with a little water at the bottom, too low for her beak. Pebble by pebble, she makes the water rise until she can drink.

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How the story begins

Chapter 1: A Very Thirsty Crow

Once upon a time, there was a long, hot summer. The sun shone every single day, and not one drop of rain fell from the sky. The ponds dried up, the streams grew thin, and the puddles disappeared. High above the dusty fields flew a shiny black crow. "Caw, caw! I am so thirsty," she croaked.

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Chapters in this story

  1. 1.A Very Thirsty Crow
  2. 2.The Pitcher in the Garden
  3. 3.Plink! A Clever Idea
  4. 4.Little by Little

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