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The sky is sunny and blue. The family walks to the park. Ruby sees the big slide.
Ruby points up at the slide. Ruby says she can slide. Nina and Dad watch her smile.
The steps are very tall. Ruby is tiny. Her legs can't reach. She is too small.
Big kids zoom down, fast and loud. Ruby watches with wide eyes. Her lip trembles. She feels sad.
Nina holds Ruby's hand. She climbs behind, step by step. Her hands are ready to help.
Dad laughs and walks to the slide. He lies at the bottom. His big belly is a soft hill.
Ruby sits at the top. Nina stands close behind. Dad smiles below. He is ready.
Ruby pushes off. She zooms down. Wind goes whoosh. Her heart feels brave.
She lands on Dad's belly. Boing. She bounces to the grass. Ruby laughs and kicks her feet.
She does it eleven more times. Nina cheers. Dad gives a thumbs up. Big kids clap for tiny Ruby.
They walk home in warm evening light. Ruby rides on Dad's shoulder. She smiles, queen of the big slide.
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