by Cadie Higginsillustrated by Julia Woolf

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by Cadie Higginsillustrated by Julia Woolf

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HereareHalandPam.

Theywillgoupthehill.

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Itisabighill.

Halwillhuffandpuff.

Pamwillhuffandpuff.

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Will they get to the top?

Will they quit?

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Halwillnotquit.

Pamwillnotquit.

Theywanttogettothetop.

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HalandPamgettothetop.

Theywillsitandlookdown.

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Look at what they can see.

They have a lot to look at.

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Pam and Hal like it at the top.

It is fun to look down.

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Think Critically

1 Why do Pam and Hal huff and puff?

2 Why do you think Pam and Hal like being at the top of the hill?

3 Would you like to climb a big hill? Tell why or why not.

School Activity Have children draw and write about a place where they would like to hike.

School-Home Connection Talk with your child about a special place in your community.

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