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Yellow ball clearly inside net held above water by William and Dad, no ball left in water

William’s Pond Net

School Readers · Level 3

Children and Dad stand on dry path well back from small shallow pond with single yellow ball on path, green net held by Dad

William and Peter play by the pond. Dad is with them.

Yellow ball floats near pond edge after rolling in children watch from dry path Dad nearby

The little ball rolls into the water.

William points at one yellow ball on water out of arm reach; all people remain safely on dry path

William can see the ball. He cannot reach it.

Dad holds one long handled green net upright beside children yellow ball still in water

Dad has a net with a long handle.

Dad guides William holding same net toward ball from dry path, no child leaning into water

William holds the net. Dad helps him.

Yellow ball clearly inside net held above water by William and Dad, no ball left in water

The ball is in the net!

Peter holds recovered yellow ball away from pond William smiles Dad holds empty net

Now Peter has the ball. They can play again.

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