Hedgie and the Smell

After a rain, Nettie explores shiny leaves and is joined by Pins, who suggests puddle jumping. They discover a snail and apologize for startling it. The conversation shifts to understanding shyness, with Nettie and Pins offering friendship to the snail. They share a shiny leaf, leading to giggles and a sense of camaraderie.

What does Nettie find after the rain that she adds to her collection?

• A shiny rock

• A shiny leaf

• A shiny shell

• A shiny coin

What activity does Pins suggest is fun after the rain?

• Flying a kite

• Climbing a tree

• Puddle jumping

• Building a sandcastle

What do Nettie and Pins discover about the shell they find?

• It's a piece of plastic

• It's a snail

• It's a rock

• It's a toy

How do Nettie and Pins feel when they meet the snail?

• Shy

• Angry

• Bored

• Excited

What does Nettie remember about feeling shy?

• Meeting a new friend

• Going to a new school

• Trying a new sport

• Eating a new food

What does Nessie want to show the snail?

• A shiny shell

• A shiny leaf

• A shiny coin

• A shiny rock

Why does the snail like the leaf Nessie found?

• Because it's big

• Because it's colorful

• Because it's shiny

• Because it's yummy