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Story in The Silver Swan Book

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The Story Starts Here___________________________

Title Page

Sandra Carney
and the
Silver Swan

a personalized storybook

Written by
Martha Peleschak

Illustrated by
Shirley Knight

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Pages 1 and 2 - Illustration Pages

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This book was created
especially for

Sandra Lynn Carney

With love from
Grandma and Grandpa

December 25, 2001

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Sandra Carney, age 6, washed her face, brushed her teeth, slipped into her soft pajamas and climbed into bed. She couldn't wait to finish looking through the curious book she had found in the old wooden chest in her closet. The book was covered with dust. It must have been
a hundred years old.

Pages 5 and 6 - Illustration Pages

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Sandy opened the worn leather cover. Inside were pictures of a beautiful princess who lived in the enchanted forest. The princess loved and cared for the many animals who lived there.

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In the forest was a lake where the silver swan lived. The swan could sing and talk and fly high in the sky. There was also a cute little elf who lived by the lake. The swan often carried the princess and the elf to faraway places. The swan, the princess and the elf were the best of friends.

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As Sandy turned the last page of the book, a puff of shimmering gold dust filled the air. Sandy blinked. There, in the middle of her room, stood the princess. At her side was the shining, silver swan. The swan sang:

"Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry pie,
Come fly with us through the Magical sky."

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"Don't be afraid, Sandy." said the princess.
"We have come to ask for your help.

"You see," added the swan, "our friend Twinkle the Elf is missing. He went out to play in the clouds this afternoon, and he is not yet home. Could you bring along Mary and Maggie and help us search for Twinkle?"

"Of course!" Sandy exclaimed. "Please wait while I ask for permission."

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Sandy was back in a flash.

"Are you ready?" asked the silver swan.

"Oh, yes!" she replied

The silver swan lowered her long, graceful neck and unfolded her wings so that Sandy and the princess could climb onto her back. With a whoosh of her wings, the swan flew out the window and into the evening sky.

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As Sandy looked at Marion below, the cool wind tickled her face. "Look," she laughed. "There's my home! And there's the park!" Before she could say "Raspberry pie," they had picked up Linda, Mary and Maggie on their way to the clouds.

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As the magical swan soared up into the sky, everyone sang:

"Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry pie,
On our swan's silver wings
Up, up we fly!"

The Moon looks soooo big! exclaimed Sandy.

"Look at that shooting star," said the princess. Let's all make a wish."

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Sandy made her wish. She wanted the princess and the silver swan to find their friend Twinkle the Elf. They all sang:

"Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry pie,
We're sure to find Twinkle
If we all try."

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"We are all getting close to Twinkle the Elf's favorite play area," announced the princess. "The clouds here are shaped like animals. Twinkle loves to play on them."

Linda, Mary and Maggie gazed in amazement as Sandy pointed at the cottony wonderland before them. No wonder Twinkle loved to play here!

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The silver swan flew gracefully around the clouds while everyone looked for the little elf.

"I think I see Twinkle," said Sandy excitedly.

"Where?" asked the silver swan and the princess.

"He's right there on that dinosaur cloud!" cried Sandy.
The little elf was waving at them.

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Twinkle bounced up and down with glee as the swan landed beside him.

"I'm so glad you're here!" he exclaimed

Sandy was glad they found Twinkle. Her wish had come true.

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"May we play with Twinkle on the clouds?" Sandy asked.

"Of course you may," replied the silver swan.

Jumping on the clouds was just like bouncing on a trampoline. They did cartwheels, handstands, somersaults, back flips and front flips. After a while the princess reminded them that it was time to go home.

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The silver swan made sure that her passengers were warm and cozy in her soft feathers before lifting off the dinosaur cloud. She softly sang them a lullaby as they returned home.

"Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry pie,
Sleep softly, little friends,
Up, up we fly!"

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Sandy woke up as they landed in her room. She slid off the swan's back and climbed into her bed. She knew that this was one adventure she would never forget!

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"Good night, Silver Swan," whispered Sandy, "and thank you for taking us with you."

"Good night Sandy," whispered the swan.
"I'm glad you came. Sweet dreams."

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Sandra Carney

Hope you enjoy this gift.

Grandma and Grandpa