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A windy night left Ruby Robin’s nest cold and thin. Benny Bird heard her shiver and promised to help make the nest warm again.
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Benny Bird Builds a Feather Nest
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Part 1
A windy night left Ruby Robin’s nest cold and thin. Benny Bird heard her shiver and promised to help make the nest warm again.
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Part 2
Benny looked only for loose feathers on the ground. He knew feathers still on a bird must stay with that bird.
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Part 3
The first feather was wet and heavy. Benny left it in the sun to dry and searched for soft, clean feathers instead.
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Part 4
Ruby found short pieces of grass. Benny wove the grass around the nest edge so the new feathers would not blow away.
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Part 5
They tucked one soft feather on the left, one on the right, and two beneath Ruby’s little feet inside the nest.
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Part 6
A breeze tested the nest. One feather lifted, so Benny tied it down with another loop of soft grass.
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Part 7
Ruby snuggled deep into the warm nest and gave a happy chirp. She was cozy, and every feather stayed safely in place.
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Part 8
Ruby thanked Benny for choosing clean feathers and working carefully. Benny flew home proud that kindness had made a safe, warm bed.
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Intro
Wind made Ruby's nest so thin.
Benny Bird will help her mend.
Verse 1
Only loose feathers from the ground;
Benny looks for some around.
One is wet and much too heavy.
Sun can dry it when it's ready.
Chorus
Find it, weave it, tuck it tight.
Make a nest feel warm and right.
Clean soft feathers, gentle care,
Build a cozy home to share.
Verse 2
Ruby brings short grass so green.
Benny weaves it round the rim.
One feather left and one feather right,
Two beneath her feet just right.
Chorus
Find it, weave it, tuck it tight.
Make a nest feel warm and right.
Clean soft feathers, gentle care,
Build a cozy home to share.
Bridge
Breeze lifts one; it might blow free.
Benny loops more grass around.
Ruby snuggles in the nest.
Every feather passes the test.
Final Chorus
Find it, weave it, tuck it tight.
Ruby chirps with warm delight.
Benny flies back through the sky,
Proud his care kept Ruby dry.
Outro
Warm and safe above the tree,
Kindness built it carefully.
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