Building a home

Ever since Kings Day, Teun hasn’t given himself a day off from work. He worked the entire summer on the family home; a beautiful church. The owl family had hoped to finish the church in summer, so they could life outside and sleep under the stars. But the house wasn’t finished just yet, and fall is coming. Little Tibby has had a cold for quite some days now.

‘We should really try to finish the house as soon as possible’, Thelma said. Father Teun agrees. Little Toby loves to help his dad. And dad lets him help with the non-dangerous things. Like painting the window frames and handing him the tools. 

Teun caries out the dangerous things, like sawing the planks. 

But even though Toby can be a real help, he can also be a bit naughty. ‘Where has my hammer gone…? I’d swear I just had it here a minute ago….’ Teun said.  

And who is hiding behind the window?

Yes, it’s little Toby, holding the hammer he’s not supposed to have.

After a couple of days, Teun had enough. Looking for his tools every time, was taking too long. When he’s working, he can’t keep an eye on Toby the entire time. Mother Thelma had punished her son for taking the tools, but he just wanted to be as cool as his dad. Thelma had another plan.

She made father Teun a tool belt! Now Teun won’t lose his tools anymore.  

He was extremely happy with his new tool belt.

Now the church will be finished in no time!