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Across
  1. 2. - Glides on water's surface, with oars or sail to float (4 letters)
  2. 5. - Falling drops from the sky, making gardens gain (4 letters)
  3. 6. - A comfy perch, with four legs to hold (5 letters)
  4. 8. - Pages full of stories, waiting to unfold (4 letters)
Down
  1. 1. - Golden orb above, bringing warmth and light (3 letters)
  2. 2. - Feathered friend of the sky, with wings that sing and fly (4 letters)
  3. 3. - Tall and leafy friend, with branches reaching high (4 letters)
  4. 4. - Fun activity to play, with rules and lots to say (4 letters)
  5. 6. - Sweet treat with layers, enjoyed at birthdays' sake (4 letters)
  6. 7. - Houses lined in rows, where people live and sigh (4 letters)