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The Shepherd's Dream

The Shepherd's Dream

Author: , Illustrator: Niamh Sharkey

Two shepherds are watching their sheep when one falls asleep and a butterfly flies out of his mouth! The other shepherd follows the butterfly's journey, and tells the sleeping man what happened when he wakes up. Learn about perspective in this Irish folk tale.
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Ages: 8-10
Read time: 5-20 mins
AR LEVEL: 4.5
LEXILE©: 790L
Ages: 8-10
Read time: 5-20 mins

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