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The King of the Polar Bears, an adaptation of a story by L. Frank Baum, written for you by

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Once upon a time, the king of the polar bears lived among the icebergs in the far north

country. He was old and monstrously big. He was wise and friendly to all who knew him.

His body was thickly covered with long white hair that glistened like silver under the rays of the midnight sun.

His claws were strong and sharp, so he might walk safely over the smooth ice

or grasp and tear the fishes and seals that made up his dinner.

The seals were afraid when he drew near and tried to avoid him, but the seagulls, both white and

grey, loved him because he gave the leftovers of his feasts to them to devour.

They would fly high and far over the icy water and find seals or big schools of fish.

Then they'd fly back to the king and say,

Your Highness, we found a meal. Come and see.

Thank you, birds, the king would say, and then he'd go and

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