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Tuatara loved his sunny rocks. Weta loved her leafy nook. They decided to swap houses for a whole week.

The House Swap

Tuatara crept into Weta's dark, damp burrow. 'Too tight!' he grumbled. He missed the warm sun on his scales.

The House Swap

Weta hopped into Tuatara's bright, open crevice. 'Too dry!' she whispered. She missed her cozy pile of leaves.

The House Swap

Midweek came. Tuatara tried to nap in the damp. Weta tried to climb the dry stones. Both just felt out of place.

The House Swap

They met by the old ponga fern. 'I miss my sunny rocks!' said Tuatara. 'I miss my leafy nook!' said Weta.

The House Swap

Week ended. Tuatara rushed back to his warm rocks. Weta scurried into her cozy leaves. 'Home is best,' they both smiled.

The House Swap