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Story Brief #18

Mom said to close my eyes.

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Mom said to close my eyes. She said she had a surprise. I heard a rustling sound. I heard Dad laugh. Mom said okay, open them. I opened my eyes. There was a new bike. It was red and silver. It had a bell. I could not believe it.

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I said thank you over and over. I gave Mom and Dad a hug. I rode it around the block. I rode it all day. I love my new bike. I will ride it every day.

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