Once upon a time, there was a bird named Bert who lived in a nest in the west. He was the best bird in all the land and everyone admired his beautiful crest. One day, Bert decided to take a rest, but as he was napping, a pest snuck into his nest and stole his treasure chest. Bert was so upset, he decided to take a test to see if he was still the best bird in the land. He flew to the top of a tall tree and sang the loudest and most beautiful song he could. All the other birds were amazed and declared Bert was truly the best bird in all the land, even without his treasure chest.

Reflections

• What did the pest steal from Bert's nest?
• Why was Bert upset?
• How did Bert prove he was still the best bird in the land?
• What did the other birds say about Bert after he sang his song?