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Conquering fear with Ladybug Girl at the Beach!

Ladybug Girl is all dressed up for her first day at the beach. She builds a giant sand castle, flies a kite, and gets a giant ice cream cone....

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Ladybug Girl is all dressed up for her first day at the beach. She builds a giant sand castle, flies a kite, and gets a giant ice cream cone. But she is scared to go into the ocean! Penguin Storytime host Liz Shanks tells the story of how Lulu, a.k.a. Ladybug Girl, conquers her fear and has a fun-filled day at the beach.

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  • Wouldn't You Like To
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  • Words and Music by David Shanks
  • Vocal Arrangements, Vocals and Harmonies by Jenn Shanks
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  • Words and Music by David Shanks
  • Vocal Arrangements, Vocals and Harmonies by Jenn Shanks
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