

Sara and Tom like to play in the forest. They have a bow and some arrows. They pretend to be hunters and look for animals. Sara is good at shooting arrows. Tom is good at finding tracks.
One day, they see a big bird in a tree. It has red and yellow feathers and a long tail. It makes a loud noise. Sara and Tom think it is a parrot.
"Wow, look at that bird!" Tom says. "It is so pretty and noisy. Do you think it can sing?"
"Maybe," Sara says. "Let's try to talk to it. Maybe it will sing back."
They get closer to the tree and say hello to the bird. The bird looks at them and says hello too. Sara and Tom are surprised and happy. They ask the bird its name. The bird says its name is Polly.
"Polly, can you sing?" Sara asks.
"Yes, I can sing," Polly says. "Do you want to hear me sing?"
"Yes, please," Tom says.
Polly starts to sing a funny song. It sounds like a mix of different noises. Sara and Tom laugh and clap. They think Polly is very clever and funny.
"Can you shoot an arrow, Polly?" Sara asks.
"No, I can't shoot an arrow," Polly says. "But I can fly. Do you want to see me fly?"
"Yes, please," Tom says.
Polly flaps its wings and flies out of the tree. It makes a loop in the air and lands on Sara's shoulder. Sara and Tom are amazed and happy. They think Polly is very brave and friendly.
"Polly, you are a wonderful bird," Sara says. "We like you very much. Do you want to be our friend?"
"Yes, I want to be your friend," Polly says. "You are very nice and fun. Do you want to play with me?"
"Yes, we want to play with you," Tom says.
Sara and Tom hug Polly and smile. They have a new friend in the forest. A friend who can sing, fly, and talk. A friend who is reliable and loyal. A friend who is a parrot.
