I told the kids a story, making it up as I went along.

我给孩子们讲了个故事，是现编的。

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This story went over big with my kids.

这个故事我的孩子们非常喜欢。

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There is even a story about a man visiting Africa who asked some kids to race to a nearby tree.

甚至还有一个关于到访非洲的男人让一些孩子赛跑到附近的一棵树的故事。

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For example, they suggest you tell kids a story about what happens to crabs in a pot of water on a stove.

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Even getting married or having kids (see story, p. 194) creates complications worth reviewing with a pro.

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Her kids confirmed her story of decades of abuse and agreed he was about to kill her with his Glock when she got to him first.

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