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Benny Bird found a gap at the top of his nest. He gathered a short twig, a medium twig, and a very long twig.
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Benny Measures the Nest Twig
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Benny Measures the Nest Twig
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Part 1
Benny Bird found a gap at the top of his nest. He gathered a short twig, a medium twig, and a very long twig.
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Part 2
The short twig could not reach across the gap. It fell inside the nest, so Benny picked it up again.
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Part 3
The very long twig reached across, but both ends stuck far outside the nest. It bumped a leafy branch whenever the wind moved.
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Part 4
Benny held each twig beside the gap. He lined up one end with the left side before comparing the other end.
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Part 5
The medium twig reached the other side without sticking out. Benny looked at both ends and chose it.
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Part 6
He wove the medium twig over one twig and under the next. It filled the gap and stayed in place.
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Part 7
Benny pressed the repaired rim gently. The twig did not slip, and no sharp end poked beyond the nest.
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Part 8
The short and long twigs were not wasted tries. They helped Benny see that the best twig must reach both edges and fit between them.
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Intro
Benny's nest has one small space.
Three smooth twigs wait in their place.
Verse 1
Red ribbon shows the needed size.
Benny measures with his eyes.
Longest twig goes far beyond.
Middle still is much too long.
Chorus
Long or short, compare and see.
Which small twig fits carefully?
Measure first, then choose the best.
A short smooth twig will fit the nest.
Verse 2
Benny picks the shortest one.
Slides it in—the fit is done.
Soft green grass goes all around.
No sharp end sticks out or down.
Final Chorus
Long or short, compare and see.
Careful measuring found the key.
Round and neat, the nest is right.
Benny rests there warm and tight.
Outro
Ribbon helped him choose the size.
Measuring made his building wise.