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This is the first part of a story about a very unusual baby.

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Boris the Smartest Baby.
by Laurence Anholt

We are going to meet Boris.

We are going to meet Boris, the smartest baby ever born. I
cannot tell you how smart Boris is. He is just too smart for words.
The minute Boris was born, he shook hands with the doctor
and kissed his mother.
“Good morning,” he said. “I am Boris, the smartest baby ever born.”
All the nurses in the hospital came running. They had never
seen a new baby dress himself.
Boris put on a tiny suit.
Boris put on a tiny bow-tie.
Boris took a tiny umbrella and Boris stepped outside.
“Boris, you are too young to leave the hospital,” said his
mother and father and all the doctors. “You are only one
hour old.”
“Nonsense,” said Boris.

Talk about the story. What do you think Boris might do next?
Draw a picture, and write about Boris.

Who is the author of the story?

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The minute Boris was born, he shook hands with the doctor and
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“Good morning,” he said. “I am Boris, the smartest baby ever born.”
All the nurses in the hospital came running. They had never
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seen a new baby dress himself.
Boris put on a tiny suit.

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Boris put on a tiny bow-tie.
Boris took a tiny umbrella and Boris stepped outside.
“Boris, you are too young to leave the hospital,” said his
mother and father and all the doctors. “You are only one
hour old.” g
“Nonsense,” said Boris.

Talk about the story. What do you think Boris might do next?
Draw a picture, and write about Boris.
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referring back to the text to draw and write accurately about the character.
Explain the meaning of the words title and author, and talk about what might
happen next.
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