Little Turtle's Toy Boat
Ladybug Magazine for Kids|July/August 2017

Papa Turtle made a toy boat for Little Turtle.

Valeri Gorbachev
Little Turtle's Toy Boat

“Thank you, Papa,” said Little Turtle. “I’ll go sail this boat on the pond.”

On his way to the pond, Little Turtle met his friends, the Duckling twins.

“Hi, Little Turtle,” said Brother Duckling.

“Is that a new toy boat?” asked Sister Duckling.

This story is from the July/August 2017 edition of Ladybug Magazine for Kids.

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