# The Little Ferry's First Crossing

Author: Logan
Level: PreK3
Theme: A brave first trip across the river

## Story

**Page 1:** Little Ferry was new on the river. Today was her first crossing.

**Page 2:** She felt wobbly inside. 'Can I do it?' she asked.

**Page 3:** The animals climbed aboard one by one, and Goat, Pig, and Hen sat down on the wooden bench.

**Page 4:** The animals climbed aboard. Goat, Pig, and Hen sat down.

**Page 5:** Ferry pushed off from the dock. Splash went the water.

**Page 6:** Ferry steered straight and steady across the river as the far bank came closer and closer.

**Page 7:** Ferry steered straight and steady. The far bank came closer.

**Page 8:** Bump! Ferry touched the dock. Everyone cheered.

**Page 9:** Tomorrow she will cross again, braver than before, because Little Ferry is not so little now.

**Page 10:** Tomorrow she will cross again. Little Ferry is not so little now.

## 5 Words to Learn
ferry, river, crossing, dock, brave

## Read Together
Can you rock gently like a ferry on a river wave?