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The Dog Who Wanted to Be a Horse

Biscuit the sausage dog dreams of being a racehorse. He practises galloping every day, and one day he gets his chance.

The Dog Who Wanted to Be a Horse

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The story in four scenes

  1. 1

    The start

    In the picture: A sausage dog watching horses racing on a television

    How it moves: His ears perk up and his tail wags

  2. 2

    The problem

    In the picture: The sausage dog galloping round a garden wearing a tiny saddle

    How it moves: He gallops in circles and trips over his ears

  3. 3

    The try

    In the picture: A big field with horses lined up at a starting line and the dog beside them

    How it moves: The race starts and everyone runs

  4. 4

    The ending

    In the picture: The sausage dog on a podium wearing a rosette

    How it moves: He wags his tail so hard he spins around

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