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Join In!

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Sample story · 2–3 yrs

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Spread 1
Illustration from “Join In!”, spread 1

A tree at the edge of the wood has a tiny door. Go on, knock, Noah! Knock, knock – and a squirrel opens up.

Spread 2
Illustration from “Join In!”, spread 2

A leaf floats on the pond. Go on, blow, Noah! Blow, blow – and the leaf sails off like a boat.

Spread 3
Illustration from “Join In!”, spread 3

A hedgehog sleeps in the grass, round as a ball. Go on, tickle him gently, Noah! Tickle, tickle – and he uncurls.

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Illustration from “Join In!”, spread 4

The barn door is shut, and someone is waiting behind it. Go on, call, Noah! Hello, hello – and a horse calls back.

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Illustration from “Join In!”, spread 5

Under the bridge it is dark and hollow. Go on, clap, Noah! Clap, clap – and the bridge claps back.

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Illustration from “Join In!”, spread 6

A sailing boat lies still at the jetty. Go on, blow again, Noah! Blow, blow – and the sail puffs round.

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Illustration from “Join In!”, spread 7

In the cave lies a stone with stripes. Go on, stroke it, Noah! Stroke, stroke – and it is all warm.

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Illustration from “Join In!”, spread 8

The sand is smooth, with no footprints at all. Go on, stamp, Noah! Stamp, stamp – and there stand your feet.

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Illustration from “Join In!”, spread 9

Out on the water a boat goes by. Go on, wave, Noah! Wave, wave – and somebody waves back.

Spread 10
Illustration from “Join In!”, spread 10

A seagull sits on the post and watches. Go on, show her something, Noah! Show, show – and she tips her head.

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Illustration from “Join In!”, spread 11

In the dune grass stands a little bell. Go on, shake it, Noah! Ring, ring – and the whole hill listens.

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Illustration from “Join In!”, spread 12

The way home is long, and it is getting dark. Go on, sing, Noah! Sing, sing – and the way gets short.

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Illustration from “Join In!”, spread 13

Now it is quiet, and you have done it all. Go on, yawn, Noah! Yawn, yawn – and your eyes fall shut.

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