Feathers, soft and light, keep birds warm and aloft.

Meaning: The feathers, which are soft and weigh very little, help birds stay warm and fly.

Choice of Words: Feathers are the covering on a bird's body. Soft means smooth and gentle to the touch, while light means not heavy.

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Feathers are like tiny pillows that keep birds cozy and help them float in the sky.

Meaning: Birds have feathers that are like tiny pillows that help keep them warm and cozy. These feathers also help them stay up in the air and fly around in the sky.

Choice of Words: Feathers are what birds have all over their bodies to help them fly. Pillows are soft things we use to rest our heads on when we sleep. Cozy means warm and comfortable. Float means to stay up in the air without falling down. Sky is the big blue space above our heads where birds fly.

Imagine feathers as bird blankets that keep them toasty and help them soar high.

Meaning: Feathers are like soft blankets that keep birds warm and comfortable. They also help birds fly high up in the sky.

Choice of Words: Imagine means to use your mind to picture something. Feathers are what birds have all over their bodies to help them fly. Blankets are soft things we use to keep warm when we sleep. Toasty means warm and cozy. Soar means to fly high in the sky.

Think of feathers as bird jackets that keep them snug and help them dance through the air.

Meaning: Feathers are like jackets that keep birds warm and comfortable. They also help birds fly gracefully through the air.

Choice of Words: Think means to use your mind to come up with ideas. Feathers are what birds have all over their bodies to help them fly. Jackets are clothes we wear to keep warm. Snug means warm and cozy. Dance means to move gracefully, like a bird flying through the air.

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