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The Little Boy Who Dreamed of Being President

The story is about a young boy who dreams of becoming the president, works hard in college to learn about the world and how to be fair and just, and later becomes a leader who shares his good fortune with others.

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Once there was a little boy
Who dreamed of being the president
He wanted to lead the government
And be a general of his own.

He studied hard in college
Learning all about the world
And how to be fair and just
To every boy and girl.

One day he dug up a mine
And found a treasure so fine
He decided to share it with all
So they could have a good time.

He looked up to the sky so blue
And knew just what to do
He called up the president of Russia
And they talked it through.

They built a playground up so high
That every kid could reach the sky
And have fun, and learn, and play
In a world that's bright and gay.

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Reflection

  1. What did the little boy dream of becoming when he grew up?
  2. How did the little boy prepare himself for leadership and fairness in college?
  3. What did the little boy discover when he dug up a mine?
  4. What did the little boy decide to do with the treasure he found in the mine?
  5. How did the little boy show his leadership skills by calling the president of Russia and building a playground for kids?

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