Before we look at the story, let's take a look at the characters that
are in this story. Some of the animals in this story are different from
animals that live in your country. The definitions and pictures will
help you understand more about each of these characters! Also, while you read the story, you will find new vocabulary terms.
duck |
A duck is a bird that likes to swim. It has a bill and webbed feet. |
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fish |
A fish is an animal that lives in the water. It has gills and fins. |
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moose |
A moose is a large animal that has hooves, thick fur and large antlers. |
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cricket |
A cricket is a small insect that can leap far. Crickets also make chirping noises. |
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frog |
A frog is a small animal that has long legs to jump. Frogs live in ponds. |
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skunk |
A skunk is a small animal that is black and white. Skunks can also be very smelly. A skunk is an animal that comes out at night. |
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snail |
A snail is an insect that is slimy. A snail has a hard shell. |
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opossum |
An opossum is a small animal that has a long nose and a long tail. An opossum is an animal that comes out at night. |
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snake |
A snake is a long, skinny animal that has scales and no legs. |
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dragonfly |
A dragonfly is an insect that has a long narrow body and large wings. |
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