In the garden, with a rake in hand
I saw a purlin, tall and grand
It held up the roof, so strong and true
Just like the rafts that the sailors do

I found some putty, sticky and brown
And smoothed it out, all around
It filled the gaps, and made it tight
Just like a primer, before you paint it right

Then I found a rasp, with a rough texture
It made the wood smooth, with great pleasure
Like pumice on your feet, it grinds away
And leaves you feeling light as a feather, all day

I heard about radon, a gas unseen
But don't you worry, it's not that mean
Just make sure to ventilate, and keep it out
And you'll be safe, without a doubt

Finally, I saw a radial saw
It cuts the wood, with great awe
It's like a rafter, that holds up the roof
And keeps you dry, when it's raining, that's the truth!

So there you have it, my little friends
The tools and things that make amends
With hard work and dedication, you can build it too
And make something grand, just for you!

Reflections

1. What did the purlin do in the story?
2. What does the putty do?
3. Can you explain what radon is and why it's important to keep it out of our homes?
4. What is a radial saw and what does it do?
5. What is the message of the story, and what can we learn from it?