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Pirate Parrots

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Ahoy there! Here’s the second lesson in our pirate series.

Every pirate needs a parrot (ein Papagei), too.  Here is Gerda to show you one way to make a cute feather-and-toilet-paper-roll parrot

If you want to take your Papagei parrot in the bath with you, here’s a picture of our simple wash-cloth/elastic band bird, suitable for any sailor. Add masking tape eyes and as many feathers as you like, for effect.

With (or without) your Papagei parrot, you can fly around the house annoying everyone by singing this funny parrot song:  Ich habe einen kleinen Papagei.

Ahoy there! Here’s the second lesson in our pirate series. Every pirate needs a parrot (ein Papagei), too.  Here is Gerda to show you one way to make a cute feather-and-toilet-paper-roll parrot.  If you want to take your Papagei parrot in the bath with you, here’s a picture of our simple wash-cloth/elastic band bird, suitable for any…

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