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On a golden afternoon, Mira drew at the little desk by the window. She wanted to make the most wonderful picture in the world.
The Drawing That Would Not Stay on the PaperA child's unfinished drawing climbs off the page, and the chase teaches that mistakes can become the best part of making art.
1. On a golden afternoon, Mira drew at the little desk by the window. She wanted to make the most wonderful picture in the world.
2. Mira drew a dragon with a green belly and a blue back. Then her crayon slipped. The dragon's tail curled into a very crooked loop.
3. Mira frowned at the crooked tail. She rubbed it with an eraser, but the loop stayed. It looked like a mistake.
4. Mira reached for a fresh sheet. Before she could take it, the dragon's tiny blue foot poked over the edge.
5. Then the whole dragon climbed out. It had one wing, one big eye, and a tail curled like a pretzel.
6. The dragon snatched a red crayon and hid behind a chair. Mira followed, but the dragon left a red zigzag trail.
7. Mira found the dragon beside the paint jars. She offered it a green crayon. The dragon sniffed, then dashed toward the open door.
8. Outside, the dragon stopped at a puddle. Its crooked tail dipped in first, making a perfect curly ripple.
9. Mira stared at the ripple. The funny loop was not a mistake here. It was a swirl, a whirl, and a little bit of magic.
10. Mira drew the swirl instead of erasing it. She gave the dragon more loops, more curls, and a puddle to splash.
11. When the sun grew low, Mira carried the drawing back inside. The dragon climbed onto the page, carrying its crooked tail like a proud flag.
12. Mira finished the picture. The dragon still had one wing and one big eye, but now its crooked tail made the best part of the art.
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