The Crow is very thirsty.

English · Absolute Beginner
The Crow and the Pitcher
A thirsty crow raises the water in a pitcher by dropping stones into it.
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A thirsty crow finds a pitcher
He may die without water.
He finds a Pitcher.
There is only a little water in it.
The Crow tries to drink.
He puts his beak into the opening of the Pitcher.
But his beak cannot reach the water.
He tries again and again.
Then he stops.
He feels very sad.
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