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  • From Yertle the Turtle, by Dr. Seuss

    The book was dedicated to the Bartletts of Norwich, Vermont and for the Sagmasters who lived in Ohio~

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    On the far-away Island of Sala-ma-Sond,

    Yertle the Turtle was king of the pond. A nice little pond. It was clean. It was neat. The water was warm. There was plenty to eat. The turtles had everything turtles might need. And they were all happy. Quite happy indeed. (skip to the last page)

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    Then the little old worm gave his head a small jerk. And he dived in his hole and went back to his work. from the Big Brag story.

    Good night.