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Bob and the machines had an important job to do: They were goingto build a barn for Farmer Pickles's sheep!

At Farmer Pickles's farm. Roley made the ground nice and smooth.ready for the barn to stand on.

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"Yes, we can!" shouted the others as Lofty pulled the flags andbanner off of Scoop.

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Scoop whistled loudly.Pilchard walked forward, sat down, and even rolled over. And to

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"l'm pleased to announce that the winners of this year's showare Scoop and Pilchard!" said Mrs. Percival.

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