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The Little Bird in the Clock

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In the Black Forest in Germany, people make beautiful clocks out of wood. These are called cuckoo clocks. Skilled makers carve them by hand, with little leaves, birds, and houses cut into the dark wood. Each clock takes time and care, and no two are exactly the same. They hang on the wall and tick softly all day long.

Then something special happens. Every hour, a tiny door near the top of the clock opens. A small wooden bird pops out...

Then something special happens. Every hour, a tiny door near the top of the clock opens. A small wooden bird pops out and calls, cuckoo, cuckoo, two clear notes into the room. After the call, the little door shuts again, and the house grows quiet. The bird waits inside for the next hour to come.

Children love to watch and wait for the door to open. They sit very still, with their eyes on the clock, and when the...

Children love to watch and wait for the door to open. They sit very still, with their eyes on the clock, and when the bird appears they laugh with joy. In the Black Forest, this craft is old and well loved. Parents teach it to their children, and the skill of making these clocks is passed down from one generation to the next.

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