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The Land of Snow
By Kim Ashmore
Wild Lily has a dog, Hula. Where is Hula from? Read a story about Wild Lily and Hula's journey to meet Hula's family in the land of snow.
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The days and nights passed. During the day they walked and walked. When they reached water, they sat on a boat and watched the waves. But as they moved north, it got colder and colder, and the days got shorter and shorter.

   

At night, Wild Lily and Hula lay down under a big blanket. Hula's fur was really very thick. Lying next to him and under the blanket, Wild Lily was as warm as toast. They looked at the sky and its many stars.

"Do you think we'll find your family, Hula? Will they be happy to see you?"

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