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Dog and the Mother Hen

Once upon a time, there was a friendly dog named Max. He lived on a farm with many animals, including a mother hen and her adorable chicks. Max loved to play and explore, but sometimes he forgot to listen to his friends.

Friendly dog, brown fur, wagging tail, happy expression and the mother hen with her chicks on the farm.

One sunny day, the mother hen gathered her chicks and said, 'Listen carefully, my little ones. We need to find food, but it can be dangerous outside. Stay close to me and follow my lead.' Max wagged his tail in excitement but didn't pay attention to her words.

The mother hen giving instructions to her chicks while Friendly dog, brown fur, wagging tail, happy expression is distracted.

As they ventured into the forest, Max's curiosity led him astray. He chased butterflies and sniffed every flower. Meanwhile, the mother hen and her chicks stayed close, listening to her warnings about hidden dangers. Suddenly, they heard a loud noise!

Friendly dog, brown fur, wagging tail, happy expression distractedly chasing butterflies as the mother hen and her chicks listen attentively.

Max had wandered too far and got stuck in a thorny bush! He barked for help, but the mother hen couldn't see him. The chicks chirped anxiously while Max realized the importance of listening and following instructions.

Friendly dog, brown fur, wagging tail, happy expression trapped in a thorny bush while the mother hen and her chicks get worried.

When the mother hen realized Max was missing, she instructed her chicks to stay put and flew over the bushes. She found Max in distress and pecked at the thorns until he was free. Max apologized for not listening, and they made their way back to the farm together.

The mother hen helping Friendly dog, brown fur, wagging tail, happy expression out of the thorny bush.

From that day forward, Max always listened attentively to the mother hen. He understood the importance of following instructions to stay safe. They became the best of friends, and Max even helped the mother hen protect her chicks from other dangers on the farm.

Friendly dog, brown fur, wagging tail, happy expression and the mother hen standing together as best friends on the farm.

The end.

The end of the story with a happy Friendly dog, brown fur, wagging tail, happy expression and the mother hen.

Reflection Questions

  • Why did Max forget to listen to his friends?
  • What happened when Max didn't listen?
  • What did Max learn from this experience?

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