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Max is a silly boy, He likes to play tricks on his friend. On Monday, he hid his sister’s lunchbox under the sink. He thought it was so funny.

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Did you know bats sleep in the day time? They hang upside down when they sleep too. Lots of bats drink nectar from flowers.

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My teacher is the best! She is nice and helpful. She likes to smile and give hugs when I am sad. She is funny too! Everyone should love my teacher!

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Yesterday, Sam and Pup went fishing. They had a lot of fun. Sam got 3 big fish and 5 little fish. After the were done, they went and got a snack.

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There are many kinds of animals who live in the ocean. One is the Blue Whale. They are the largest animal in the ocean and eat tons of krill every day.

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Do you eat candy? If you do, you should quit. Candy is bad for you. Candy is made with sugar. Sugar can give you cavities. It can also make you fat if you eat too much.

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Jack and Jill went up the hill to fetch a pail of water. Jack fell down and hurt his crown and Jill came tumbling after

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Ben is a vet. Vets are animal doctors that take care of your pets. If they are sick, they will find out what is wrong and help them.

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