In Our Words Canadians Reading Together

Andrew thought, “Hmmm, I cannot name all of these chickens.” There are too many. I’ll just call them chick chicks.”

Andrew fed the chickens and gave them water.

Andrew then had to feed the goat but grandmother had told him to be careful, so Andrew tiptoed into the barn real quiet. There, asleep on top of some hay, was the goat.

When the goat heard Andrew, he picked up his head.

Andrew started laugh, “Ha ha ha, you look so funny with that beard I’m going to call you Mr. Whiskers.”

Andrew fed Mr. Whiskers and gave him some water.

It was time for lunch. Andrew told Grandmother and Grandfather Kelly that he had all of his chores done.

“Good job Andrew,” they said.

Andrew ate his lunch and asked if he could go play. “Yes,” said grandmother. “You’ve done such a good job. You may play until supper.”

Andrew went outside to the swing but after awhile he was getting tired of playing by himself.

Andrew thought “I could get Mr. Whiskers to play a game with me. I’m sure it would be all right.”

Andrew went to the barn, but the barn door was already open.

“Oh no!” said Andrew. “I forgot to close the barn door.”

Andrew went inside and began calling “Mr. Whiskers, Mr. Whiskers where are you?”