Emerson and Princess Peep

Table of Contents

• Who is Coming?
• Princess Peep
• A Yellow Puff of Downy Fluff
• Hello, Yellow Shadow
• Birds of a Feather
• For Parents

Who is Coming?

The WellieWishers are almost done building something very special. It may be the most fun project they’ve ever done. Just then, a red truck comes driving up the road. Inside is Mr. Louie, Aunt Miranda’s neighbor. In his arms, he’s holding a clucky red-and-white hen.

Mr. Louie explains her name is Queen Ruby because the red comb on her head looks like a crown. All the girls gush over how beautiful she is and how they love her already. Kendall moves over to show Queen Ruby the new chicken coop they are building. It has pretty flowers, a nest, and a weather vane on top.

Mr. Louie gently sets Queen Ruby inside. She wiggles her bottom up and down, and settles in. The girls are thrilled she’s already loving her new home.

Mr. Louie explains that the girls need to keep an eye on her because she might lay eggs soon. If she does, Queen Ruby will need to sit on her eggs for three weeks until they hatch. He hands Willa a book all about chickens, instructing if they have any questions, the book will have the answers.

The girls wave as Mr. Louie drives away. The WellieWishers gather around Queen Ruby. Emerson stands at the back, and sings a little song to the tune of “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star”:

The next day, when the girls come to visit Queen Ruby, they see a bright round white egg sitting in the nest. The next day, they see two more eggs. Queen Ruby ruffles her feathers to the many compliments the girls give her.

The girls decide each of them must be in charge of something. Willa is in charge of ensuring straw is always in the nest. Ashlyn is on water duty, and Camille is on feed duty. Kendall is on cleaning duty. Emerson is on entertainment duty! She makes up new songs to sing every day and dances them in front of Queen Ruby: