Archie and the Bird Box

Archie loved to build things. One afternoon he hammered a little wooden bird box.

"Hold this board steady," he said to Rose. "You're my helper."

Rose held it with both hands. Her fingers were sticky with sap, but she smiled.

A bluebird flew over the lawn. Archie grinned. "Maybe they will move in," he said.

Rose thought: I can help, even if I am quiet.