One summer afternoon, Paul and Paulina went for a picnic.
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They reached a nearby lake and prepared for lunch.
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The sky was cloudy and a light wind was blowing.
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"Paul, look! Look! Over there!"
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Small waves were seen sweeping ashore.
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As the sun came out of the cloud, a dark silhouette was seen swimming.
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"It must be a crocodile like those we've seen on TV"
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The creature swam nearer to two friends' spot and rose up.
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"Paulina, are you seeing it? It's a water lizard."
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The creature made a turn with its tail causing a splash and disappeared.
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The Water Lizard
Author - Brinda Leckmanee Phokeerdass Illustration - Wiehan de Jager, Catherine Groenewald, Jesse Breytenbach, Salim Kasamba Language - English Level - First words