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The Baby Learns to Walk

English level
Level 1
Topic
Family
Estimated reading time
1 min
The Baby Learns to Walk, a story about Family
The Baby Learns to Walk

Can a tiny baby walk on its first day?

The baby must learn little by little.

At first, the baby can only lie down.

A round-faced cartoon baby sitting upright on a colorful play mat, arms out to the sides for balance, looking proud.

Then the baby learns to sit up.

Next, the baby starts to crawl.

The baby moves on two hands and two knees.

One day, the baby tries to stand up.

A cartoon baby sitting on a soft rug after a tumble, looking surprised but unhurt, a small bump on its diaper.

The baby falls down again and again.

But the baby does not stop trying.

A mother holds the baby's hands.

Then the baby takes two steps.

A cartoon family — mother, father, and older sibling — sitting in a cozy living room, all clapping and smiling as the baby walks toward them.

The whole family watches and smiles.

Every baby in every family learns to walk.

It is a very happy day!

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