The Magic Swimming Hat
Lily loved her red woolen hat more than anything in the world. It had belonged to her grandmother, and it always made her feel brave. One hot summer day, while she was swimming at ...
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Lily loved her red woolen hat more than anything in the world. It had belonged to her grandmother, and it always made her feel brave. One hot summer day, while she was swimming at ...
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Lily loved visiting her grandmother's house, especially during summer when the papaya tree in the backyard grew heavy with golden fruit. But what Lily loved most was swimming in th...
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