Huberman by Lisa EveMatt Phillips III ustrated by '~~ , IJ I j J?J " $.. r» "'" Susie lived alone in a neat little nest. She was a very fine bird with a bright pink crest. One fine day, Susie invited a guestand her bird-friend Stella flew in from the West. 1(2 Stella wore sneakers and a polka-dot vest. She had curly green feathers and a pretty blue crest. Susie thought Stella was simply the best. She didn't know Stella would be such a pest. When Susie served salad and worms to her guest, Stella gobbled her snack and then finished the rest! When Susie and Stella had a painting contest, Stella splattered purple allover the nest! When Susie had to study for an arithmetic test, Stella decided to tap dance with zest! 7)t When Susie showed Stella her costume chest, Stella scattered clothing north, east, south and west! When Susie lay down to take a short rest Stella woke her right up by braiding her crest! "Stella," cried Susie, "I have to protest! You've brought nothing but trouble into my nest!" '1('10 " / , Stella the bird hid her beak in her vest. "I'm so very sorry I was such a pest. I just got so excited 'cause you are the best!" . . '0' , '" Next Susie said, "Stella, you aren't a pest. You're a very fun friendI think YOU'RE the best!" K12 When the visit was over, before Stella flew West, she hugged her pal Susie. She then hugged the nest! Listen to the riddle sentences. Add the right letter or letters to the -est sound to finish each one. 1 A compass will help you to find north, south, east, and _est. 2 I like all animals, but I like birds the _est! 3 The little birds collected twigs to build themselves a est. When you visit someone's home you are a 5 est. I need to study my spelling words for tomorrow's big _est. 1(14 " I can't finish my sandwich. Do you want the est? 7 When I bother my brother, he calls me a _est. 8 A sweater without the sleeves is called a _est. It would be really neat to find a treasure -- est