Cross Country

by Ryan

I was looking forward to it.  I didn't want to be last.  I was happy in the middle.  I was thinking, 'I have to be in first place.'  I was proud when I crossed the finish line.

Who am I?

See if you can guess which New Zealand creature the children are writing about....


I have a long beak with nostrils at the end. 
I do not fly. I am scared of people. 
I have two legs. 
What am I? 
By Ryan 

I am endangered. 
Dogs attack and kill me. 
I can not fly. 
I have a long beak with nostrils at the end. 
I have sharp claws. 
What am I? 
By Dallin. 

I am a creature that does not fly. 
I am an endangered bird. 
I have brown feathers. 
I have sharp claws. 
What am I? 
By Lewis