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It was a beautiful summer in the country. The fields were full of golden grain, and large forests grew around them. Near a deep river stood an old farmhouse. Huge green leaves grew between the house and the water.
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The Ugly Duckling
A young bird is rejected by the farmyard before discovering where he belongs.
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A duck waiting on her nest
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Under these leaves, a duck sat on her nest. She was waiting for her eggs to hatch, but the ducklings were taking a long time to come out. She was tired of waiting alone. The other ducks preferred swimming in the river to visiting her.
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