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Mermaid of Warsaw

Okay kiddo, listen up! The Mermaid of Warsaw is a very special statue in Poland. It's a statue of a beautiful mermaid who is half woman, half fish. People in Warsaw really love her and she is very important to their city.

The story goes that a long time ago, the mermaid came to Warsaw and fell in love with the city. She wanted to protect it and keep it safe from harm. So, she decided to live in the river that flowed through the city.

One day, a mean prince saw the mermaid in the river and decided he wanted to capture her and put her on display. But the people of Warsaw loved the mermaid and they fought to protect her. They finally convinced the prince to let her go and the mermaid was grateful for their protection.

Now, the Mermaid of Warsaw sits in the center of the city as a symbol of strength and courage. People come from all over the world to see her and take pictures with her. She reminds us that sometimes it takes a fighting spirit to protect the things we love.