[Illustration: Once Bunny Rabbit saw a Christmas tree.]
"Tweet, tweet!" sang a little sparrow. "I can tell you. I saw one last year.
"I peeped in at the window after the tree had been set up in the warm room.
"I saw many pretty things hanging on the branches.
"I saw the candles lighted, and Santa Claus came in to give away the toys to the happy children.
"Oh, it was pretty! But I like to see the tree in the woods better."
Then the little sparrow flew away, and the two squirrels ate another nut.
"I think this is a good Christmas tree," said Bobby.
"Yes," said Sammy. "A tree with a hole full of nuts is better than one covered with candles and toys."
"It is better for squirrels," said Bobby. And then he took another nut.