# Pelican's Big Beak Helper

Author: Logan
Level: PreK3
Theme: Different can be helpful

## Story

**Page 1:** Percy Pelican has a very big beak. It is bigger than any other beak at the lake.

**Page 2:** Percy tries to pick up a small shell. His big beak bumps it, and it rolls away.

**Page 3:** "My beak is too big," sighs Percy. He sits on a rock and feels sad.

**Page 4:** A duck needs help carrying fish to her ducklings. "Can you help?" she asks Percy.

**Page 5:** Percy scoops the fish into his big beak. His beak holds them all, safe and sound!

**Page 6:** He carries the fish to the ducklings. The ducklings quack happily and eat their lunch.

**Page 7:** A turtle needs help carrying leaves. Percy's big beak carries the leaves too!

**Page 8:** Soon, all the lake animals ask Percy for help. His big beak is the best helper of all!

**Page 9:** Percy smiles as he helps his friends. His big beak is not too big after all.

**Page 10:** Percy flies home over the lake, proud and happy. What makes you different can make you helpful.

## 5 Words to Learn
pelican, beak, help, carry, lake

## Read Together
Can you scoop up imaginary fish in a big pelican beak and carry them carefully?