Because I Bumped My Head
It's Tintin's very first day at Ocean School — so much to learn!
Because I Bumped My Head Pao Makara
Today is Tintin's first day of Ocean School! He will learn to swim fast, make sharp turns, and even jump out of the water and into the air! But Tintin is smaller and slower than the other dolphins. Will he be able to keep up?
He is already late for the first lesson! His older brother is showing everyone how to pump their tail for speed.Suddenly, the group swims off! Tintin struggles, lagging behind. He is not sure he likes Ocean School.
Tintin notices a pretty school of fish as he ambles along. But suddenly―ouch!―he bumps his head on a big rock because he wasn't paying attention.
The next time the group swims past a big rock, Tintin's brother reminds him to use his fins to turn sharply and go around it. Tintin tries to hurry past the rock like the other dolphins.
But Tintin quickly loses control and again bashes into the rock! He feels embarrassed. Even the little fish and baby octopus laugh at him.
Tintin feels like giving up on Ocean School. He doesn’t understand why he can’t swim as well as the other dolphins.
Tintin decides to practice as much as he can. He works hard on speed and turns. The little fish cheer him on!
Tintin rushes to the surface and jumps out of the water to tell his brother about his improvement. But his jump is wobbly and crooked! The other dolphins giggle.
Tintin watches the other dolphins as they jump straight and strong. He knows if he practices, he will get better. Just like using his fins and tail!
Then Tintin watches as his pod jumps together out of the water. A group of tourists take their picture. This is his chance to try jumping again!
Tintin leaps into the air straight and true! But then he hits his head on the tourists' boat as he comes down. He is frustrated that he bumped his head three times in one day!
Suddenly, Tintin hears a girl shouting for help. Tintin calls for the other dolphins to swim fast to help her.
But the other dolphins are too far away! Tintin realizes he must help the girl on his own. He reminds himself to pay attention, swim fast, turn at the right moment, and look where he's jumping.
Tintin focuses on the girl, uses his tail just right, turns around to get her attention, and jumps in the air to show the people that he is helping her.
As he carries the girl to shore, people cheer and shout. He is a hero!
Tintin is proud of what he learned today. He can't wait to go back to Ocean School tomorrow!
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