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The Determined Duckling

Once upon a time, Mother Duck laid eight eggs and carefully nestled on them for two weeks.

Warm and caring mother duck. Colors: yellow, brown lying on the eggs, warm and cozy. Colors: yellow, brown

One by one, seven of the eggs hatched, and fluffy ducklings waddled around their mother.

Seven adorable yellow ducklings following their mother. Colors: yellow, white, brown

But one egg remained unshaken. The mother duck had to work harder to care for her seven ducklings.

Warm and caring mother duck. Colors: yellow, brown sitting on the remaining egg, being attentive. Colors: yellow, brown

Finally, the little duckling hatched, but it couldn't eat, drink, walk, or swim like its siblings.

A weak and fragile duckling next to its mother. Colors: yellow, brown

However, the determined mother didn't give up. She patiently taught the little one each skill.

Warm and caring mother duck. Colors: yellow, brown guiding the little one with love. Colors: yellow, brown

Days turned into weeks as the duckling grew stronger and independent through its mother's teachings.

The little duckling growing stronger and confident. Colors: yellow, brown

The day came when the once-fragile duckling could eat, drink, walk, and swim just like its siblings.

The strong and capable duckling alongside its siblings. Colors: yellow, white, blue

With determination and love, the little duckling achieved what seemed impossible.

The determined duckling feeling proud and accomplished. Colors: yellow, brown

Reflection Questions

  • Why did the mother duck have to exert a lot of effort?
  • How did the little duckling become strong and independent?
  • What is the theme of this story?

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