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The text in red italics is where the personalized information about your child will be placed. "The Silver Swan" was created especially for Child's Name Dedication of your choice (i.e. With love from) Who the book is from (i.e. Aunt Susan and Uncle John) Date of gift (i.e. Easter 2003; April 20, 2003; etc.) Next Page Return to The Silver Swan Info Page Child’s name, age child’s age (optional), wahed his/her face, bruhed his/her teeth, slipped into his/her soft pajamas and climbed into bed. He/she couldn’t wait to finish looking through the curious book he/she had found in the old wooden chest in his/her closet. The book was covered with dust. It must have been a hundred years old!
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Return to The Silver Swan Info Page Child’s first name opened the worn leather cover. Inside were pictures of a beautiful princess who lived in an enchanted forest. The princess loved and cared for the many animals who lived there. Next Page Return to The Silver Swan Info Page In the forest was a lake where a silver swan lived. The swan could sing and talk and fly high in the sky. There was also a cute little elf who lived by the lake. The swan often carried the princess and the elf to faraway places. The swan, the princess and the elf were the best of friends. Next Page Return to The Silver Swan Info Page As child’s first name turned the last page of the book, a puff of shimmering gold dust filled the air. Child’s first name blinked. There, in the middle of his/her room, stood the princess. At his/her side was the shining, silver swan. The swan sang: “Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry pie, Come fly with us through the Magical Sky.” Next Page
Return to The Silver Swan Info Page “Don’t be afraid, child’s first name,” said the princess. “We have come to ask for your help.” “You see,” added the swan, “our friend, Twinkle the Elf, is missing. He/she went out to play in the clouds this afternoon, and he/she is not yet home. Could you bring along friends’ names and help us search for Twinkle?” “Of course!” child’s first name exclaimed. “Please wait while I ask for permission.” Next Page
Return to The Silver Swan Info Page Child’s first name was back in a flash. “Are you ready?” asked the silver swan. “Oh yes!” he/she replied. The silver swan lowered her long, graceful neck and unfolded her wings so that child’s first name and the princess could climb onto her back. With a whoosh of her wings, the swan flew out the window and into the evening sky. Next Page
Return to The Silver Swan Info Page As child’s first name looked at home town below, the cool wind tickled his/her face. “Look,” he/she laughed. “There’s my home! And there’s the park!” Before he/she could say “Raspberry pie,” they had picked up friends’ names on their way to the clouds. Next Page
Return to The Silver Swan Info Page As the magical swan soared up into the sky, everyone sang: “Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry pie, On our swan’s silver wings Up, up we fly!” “The Moon looks soooo big!” exclaimed child’s first name. “Look at that shooting star,” said the princess. “Let’s all make a wish.” Next Page
Return to The Silver Swan Info Page Child’s first name made his/her wish. He/she wanted the princess and the silver swan to find their friend, Twinkle the Elf. They all sang: “Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry pie, We’re sure to find Twinkle, If we all try.” Next Page
Return to The Silver Swan Info Page “We are getting close to Twinkle, the Elf’s, favorite play area,” announced the princess. “The clouds his/here are shaped like animals. Twinkle loves to play on them.” Friends’ names gazed in amazement as child’s first name pointed at the cottony wonderland before them. No wonder Twinkle loved to play here! Next Page
Return to The Silver Swan Info Page The silver swan flew gracefully around the clouds while everyone looked for the little elf. “I think I see Twinkle,” said child’s first name excitedly. “Where?” asked the silver swan and the princess. “He’s right there on that dinosaur cloud!” cried child’s first name. The little elf was waving at them. Next Page
Return to The Silver Swan Info Page Twinkle bounced up and down with glee as the swan landed beside him. “I’m so glad you’re here!” he exclaimed. Child’s first name was glad they had found Twinkle. His/her wish had come true. Next Page
Return to The Silver Swan Info Page “May we play with Twinkle on the clouds?” Child’s first name asked. “Of course you may,” replied the silver swan. Jumping on the clouds was just like bouncing on a trampoline. They did cartwheels, handstands, somersaults, back flips and front flips. After a while the princess reminded them that it was time to go home. Next Page
Return to The Silver Swan Info Page The silver swan made sure that her passengers were warm and cozy in her soft feathers before lifting off the dinosaur cloud. She softly sang them a lullaby as they returned home. “Strawberry, blueberry, raspberry pie, Sleep softly, little friends, Up, up we fly!” Next Page
Return to The Silver Swan Info Page Child’s first name woke up as they landed in his/her room. He/she slid off the swan’s back and climbed into his/her bed. He/she knew that this was one adventure he/she would never forget! Next Page
Return to The Silver Swan Info Page Good night, Silver Swan,” whispered child’s first name, “and thank you for taking us with you.” “Good night, child’s first name,” whispered the swan. “I’m glad you came. Sweet dreams.” Next Page
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