The Best Pool in the World

The sun was warm, the sky was blue, and the big, blue pool was absolutely perfect.

"I am never leaving this water," the happy hippo declared with a giant, satisfied smile. "I don't need a fancy room. I don't need a soft bed. This cool water is exactly where I belong!"

Just then, a little duck paddled over, her feathers bobbing gently on the surface. "It certainly is a grand pool," the duck agreed, shaking her tail feathers. "But you know what makes it a luxury pool?"

"The sparkling water?" asked the hippo. "The perfect temperature?" tried the hippo again.

"Nope," chirped the duck, swimming in a happy little circle. "It’s having a good friend to share it with!"

The hippo laughed, a big, bubbling sound that made the water ripple all the way to the edges. "You are completely right," the hippo said, splashing a tiny bit of water with his nose. "A holiday is always better together."

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Would you like to turn this into a short picture book draft, or perhaps brainstorm some fun rhymes to go with the characters?