Riley the Penguin's Big Day at the Recycling Center

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Learn to Use Words to Ask for Help

Riley the Penguin's Big Day at the Recycling Center

Riley the Penguin happily wakes up in the morning. The sunlight peeks through the small window of Riley's cozy igloo. Riley sees a little apron hanging by the door and knows it's time for a fun day at the recycling center!

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Every day, Riley waddles to the recycling center. There, Riley helps sort out bottles, papers, and cans. It's so colorful with bright, happy bins lined up, each one waiting patiently to be filled.

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Today, Riley notices a big pile of mixed-up materials. They all look jumbled together, and Riley feels unsure about where each piece should go.

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Feeling a bit overwhelmed, Riley looks up at the bright drawings on the wall. Maybe, just maybe, asking for help is the best thing to do.

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Riley takes a deep breath and sees Tilly the Turtle in the garden. Tilly always has a smile and is very helpful. Riley knows asking Tilly might be a good idea.

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Tilly is happy to help and teaches Riley some simple words like 'Can you help?' and 'I need sorting help.' They sit together by the beautiful butterfly garden as Riley learns.

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Now, Riley feels braver. "I need help, please," says Riley, looking up at Tilly. With Tilly's help, they both start sorting the big pile.

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Riley learns to sort out the colorful bottles and papers. With the new words Riley learned, everything seems a lot easier now.

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After finishing, Riley thanks Tilly by saying, "Thank you, Tilly!" Now, Riley knows how asking for help can make things better.

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Feeling proud, Riley decides that asking for help is a good skill to practice. Riley thinks of all the tasks where it might come in handy.

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As the days go by, Riley keeps helping at the recycling center more confidently, using the simple word learned. Riley knows this word works.

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Each evening, Riley waddles back home happy, ready to share more smiles and learn more words for the next time at the center.

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Bedtime Story Summary

Riley the Penguin goes to the recycling center and sees mixed-up materials. Unsure what to do, Riley asks Tilly the Turtle for help. Tilly teaches useful words like "I need help." Together, they sort everything out, and Riley learns the importance of asking for help.

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