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On Saturday morning, Ravi hammered a little boat together. He wanted to sail across the pond before lunch.
Ravi Built a Boat Too Small for the SeaRavi's tiny boat cannot cross the pond alone, but it carries a message that brings bigger help from friends.
1. On Saturday morning, Ravi hammered a little boat together. He wanted to sail across the pond before lunch.
2. He painted the sides blue and tied on a yellow sail. The boat was small, but Ravi made it sturdy.
3. At the pond, Ravi set the boat on the water. His grandmother raised one careful finger.
4. The boat floated. Then Ravi climbed in. The water rose to the rim.
5. Ravi climbed out quickly. His boat was too small for the pond, let alone the sea.
6. Ravi did not smash the boat. He made a new plan. If the boat could not carry him, perhaps it could carry a message.
7. He tucked a message into a little jar. It said, “Please help me build a boat big enough for everyone.”
8. Ravi tied the jar to the boat and gave it a gentle push. The tiny boat carried his big request toward the far bank.
9. At the far bank, Mina found the jar. She read Ravi's request and called for help.
10. Mina brought Tomas, who brought oars. Ravi brought his plans, and Grandma brought a basket of sandwiches.
11. They measured, held, tied, and hammered. Ravi's first boat became a pattern for their bigger one.
12. By sunset, their bigger boat rested on the pond. It carried Ravi, his friends, Grandma, and the message.
13. Ravi's tiny boat could not cross the pond alone. But it carried a message that brought bigger help from friends.
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