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The bird king

This traditional story is about a race to become the bird king. Which bird will become king? Watch and find out!

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Do the preparation task first. Then watch the story and do the activities.

Preparation

Narrated by Melvyn Hayes

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Print an activity for the story.537.9 KB
Print the answers.540.04 KB

Discussion

Which bird is your favourite in the story? Tell us about the birds that live in your country!

Average: 4.3 (10 votes)

Tags

Story Time
Animals
Traditional stories
Level 3

Submitted by PrincessTrumpetTabla on Wed, 21/12/2022 - 01:24

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I am excited that the eagle, the macaw, the parakeet, the myna, the sparrow and the toucan started a very cool race! I am extremely HAPPY that the sparrow won!!!!!!

Submitted by AgentGirl8 on Sun, 09/05/2021 - 05:18

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Wow... The story is very good, I love it...

Submitted by MissCastleWand on Wed, 21/04/2021 - 17:29

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It matters if it’s smart and not strong.

Submitted by MissDuckTram on Sun, 07/02/2021 - 21:22

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ı am favorite story bacause : important!

Submitted by MisterSongRocket on Thu, 17/12/2020 - 07:06

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Mind is more important than strength.

Submitted by QueenBatPrincess on Sat, 07/11/2020 - 12:51

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My favourite bird was the sparrow. Because it was so clever.

Submitted by CheerfulMusic2 on Mon, 27/07/2020 - 20:00

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The sparrow is very clever.

Submitted by DoctorAthleteJasmine on Wed, 22/07/2020 - 18:17

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I like it too.

Submitted by MissSilverPeacock on Sun, 29/03/2020 - 12:09

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Cool! I did not know the sparrow would win. I like this story.

Submitted by CaptainAstrona… on Thu, 19/03/2020 - 04:17

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wow the sparrow fly so high! It's small but it's a bird king!

Submitted by MagicalPinkQuartz on Tue, 25/02/2020 - 10:31

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Yay! this Time I stayed awake

Submitted by MissSweet5 on Wed, 12/02/2020 - 08:23

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I got 100% in the game !!

Submitted by SilverGarnetNature on Fri, 30/11/2018 - 15:26

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The story is almost like "The Hare And The Turtle"story

Submitted by KingMusicTune on Wed, 21/03/2018 - 16:40

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I agree of a post by WonderfulFlameTown.Sparrow is the best!

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