A duck and her ducklings lived in a lake. Mother Duck thought, ‘It is time that my ducklings learnt to swim.’ So, she started helping her ducklings to swim. All the ducklings were in the water except Doe. He was scared to jump in. His mother shouted, “Jump in, Doe!” But Doe said, “The water is too cold and deep.” The other ducklings called out, “Mother, come and swim with us.” So, Mother joined them leaving Doe all alone. Doe began to cry. Just then, Joe Frog called out, “I will help you swim.” Joe Frog got a lily leaf and told Doe to sit on it. Doe sat on the leaf and Joe pulled him along. “Now splash your feet,” said Joe. Doe splashed his feet. “Now get off the lily leaf,” said Joe. He got off the leaf. “I am swimming!” Doe cried. Everyone cheered for Doe.
Learning to Swim
