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Yesterday after school, Ducky and the gang were enjoying a nice afternoon inside. Pembleton was reading a science book, while Ducky was playing with his toy truck. Ted and Blizzard were getting restless and wanted to go outside. They went to the window to make sure it wasn’t raining, because it was so overcast. When they looked out they couldn’t believe what they saw, so they had to get a closer look. So close their noses were pressed against the cold glass.
“It’s snowing Ducky, I can’t believe it,” cried Ted.
Pembleton put away his book and Ducky slid his truck under his bed, before heading to the window to investigate for themselves. Before they knew it, Blizzard had gotten their scarves out of the closet and they were headed outside to enjoy the first day of snow.
Last night, Ducky had a scary dream. He dreamed that he was an angry cyclops. Everyone one was scared of him, even Ted. Cyclops Ducky was so sad he went to the kitchen to get a gingerbread cookie, and even his cookie ran away! Ducky Cyclops became even more angry because he was sad. He let out a loud bellow and began to cry.
“Wake up, Wake up!” Pembleton shouted as Ducky tossed and turned in bed. “You are having a bad dream.”
Ducky was so thankful his brother was there to wake him up. At this point Ted and Blizzard were also awake and wanted to know what was wrong. Ducky told them all about his dream and at the end, Ted gave him a hug. Ducky felt much better after telling him about his dreams and being reassured he was not a cyclops. As he drifted back to sleep he wondered, if there were still any gingerbread cookies in the kitchen.
Today Ducky was jumping to catch early morning snowflakes in his mouth, when he asked Pembleton, “Why are snowflakes different from raindrops?”.
Pembleton said, “that is an interesting scientific question” and he asked the Lambs if they would retrieve some charts from his lab so that he could fully explain. Pembleton started, “Snowflakes and raindrops are both made of water”.
Ducky interrupted dancing with one wing in the air, “… but if they are both made of water, why do they look different?”.
“I’m getting to that! When the temperature is low, around 32 degrees Fahrenheit or 0 degrees Celcius, the water that would normally fall as raindrops turns into crystals. When these crystals grow, they form what we call snowflakes. During the 1920s, a scientist named ‘Snowflake Bentley’ took thousands of pictures of snowflakes showing the world that almost all snowflakes have different shapes.”
Ducky asked, “How do you know so much about snowflakes, Pembleton?”
“Snowflakes were my very first scientific interest. A large fluffy snowflake was the first thing I saw on the day that I hatched in the South Pole. Ever since then I have been studying these amazing little crystals.”
Until next time, Pembleton reminds you to KEEP BEING CURIOUS!
If you have a question for Pembleton, leave it in the comment section.
Black Friday madness isn’t only for humans; it’s for animals too. Ted and Blizzard have wanted Peabody Robots all year, but they cost 3 weeks of allowance. After seeing how much they cost, Ducky and Pembleton decided to check them out on Black Friday, or Purple Friday as Amanda Panda calls it.
When they got to Amanda Panda’s parents garage, all the toys were set up nice and neat. Everything was painted purple and most importantly the Peabody Robots that were stacked in a pyramid were 50% off! What a deal. Ducky was so excited and so nervous he might not get one, he started running toward them. At the last second before Pembleton could stop him, Ducky dove into the air knocking over the pyramid, but also securing a robot in his little wings.
Let’s just say, Amanda Panda wasn’t too happy and would only sell Ducky the robot at 50% off, if he helped clean up the mess.
Happy Purple Friday! Be safe!
The class gathered around the table to celebrate Thanksgiving. Before they dug in to their delicious meal, they each said what they were thankful for.
Ducky and Ted were thankful for friendship and pie.
Pembleton and Blizzard were thankful for learning and family.
The lambs were thankful for time off of school and polka music.
While Mrs. Cottontail was thankful for her health and good students.
After eating way to much and enjoying many laughs, Ducky and friends were ready for a nap.
We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Thanksgiving Celebration: Part 1
“Good morning class,” Mrs. Cottontail exclaimed, “Who can tell me why we celebrate Thanksgiving?”
“To have a day off from school” said Rodolph the lamb.
“We do get the day off,” said Mrs. Cottontail, “but that is not the reason.”
“To eat lots of pie?” Ducky Asked.
“We do eat lots of pie,” Mrs. Cottontail replied, “but that’s not quite it.”
“I know, I know!” Pembleton shouted. “To give thanks for all the wonderful friends, family and blessing we have in our lives.”
“Exactly Pembleton.” Mrs. Cottontail smiled. “Now lets celebrate.”
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Thanksgiving Celebration: Part 1
“These costumes are cool.” Ducky said on their way to school, “but why are we all dressed up?”
“I know, I know” said Blizzard. “Today we are celebrating Thanksgiving.”
“Thanksgiving!” Ted said. “What’s that?”
“Just wait” Pembleton said. “Mrs. Cottontail, our teacher, will explain everything.”
Thanksgiving Celebration: Part 1
The day before Thanksgiving, Pembleton and Blizzard woke up bright and early. Ducky and Ted, however needed their beauty sleep.
“Wake up, wake up. It’s time for school.” Pembleton shouted as he shook Ducky. “We have to get ready for school.” After several attempts, Ducky and Ted were finally up.
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Thanksgiving Celebration: Part 2
Tip # 3
Networking is the key to a successful business!
Ducky makes most of his business deals through his relationships with other animals. For example, Ducky was introduced to Christmas Koala by the Lambs, and when Ducky was in India searching for the perfect rice pudding (The Quest for the Perfect Kheer) he was able to convince the baby elephant to give him a ride because the baby elephant also knew Christmas Koala. Pembleton introduced Ducky to Potbelly Phil (a decision which Pembleton still regrets), and Potbelly Phil was the animal that called in a request to rescue the racoons from a tree during the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Every animal Ducky meets is a potential business customer, and the more happy customers that Ducky has, the more animals will come to him for future business. That is why networking is the key to a successful business.
Ducky, Pembleton, and the Lambs did their civic duty today and voted. Did you?
Ducky wants to remind everyone, you can always write him in on the ballot.
Kids, remind your parents and any other adult you see today to VOTE!
- Rock the Vote!
- We Want You To Vote!
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