Grade 1 · Story
Ella Learns to Swim
A calm lake on a bright summer morning, with reeds and a wooden dock. A girl of six with light skin and a wet blonde ponytail, in a purple swimsuit, stands knee-deep, frowning at the water, worried. Her dad, with tan skin, short black hair and a short beard, in a green T-shirt, stands waist-deep beside her, smiling, one hand held out.
Ella did not like to put her face in the water. The water got in her eyes and made them sting. "Try one small step at a time," said Dad.
First, Ella blew bubbles. Next, she dipped her chin. Then she put her whole face in! She came up with a big smile.
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