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Lupo's Lesson

Once upon a time, in a sunlit field, Lupo the wolf was feeling very hungry.

Beginning, Grey wolf, amber eyes, strong presence the wolf in sunny field, setting the scene

He looked around and saw Lana the lamb, grazing peacefully on the sweet grass.

Introducing White lamb, soft wool, curious blue eyes the lamb, peaceful, grazing

Lupo thought about how easy it would be to catch the little lamb for his meal.

Grey wolf, amber eyes, strong presence contemplates catching White lamb, soft wool, curious blue eyes, contemplating

But as he watched her, Lupo saw how carefree and happy Lana seemed to be.

Grey wolf, amber eyes, strong presence observes White lamb, soft wool, curious blue eyes's happiness, reflecting

Lupo remembered his mother's words: 'Strength is for protection, not for harm.'

Grey wolf, amber eyes, strong presence recalls mother's teaching, introspective

Conflicted, Lupo decided to approach Lana, who looked up but did not run away.

Grey wolf, amber eyes, strong presence approaches White lamb, soft wool, curious blue eyes, suspenseful encounter

Surprisingly, Lana greeted Lupo with a smile. 'Hello, Lupo! Why so glum?' she asked.

White lamb, soft wool, curious blue eyes greets Grey wolf, amber eyes, strong presence, friendly interaction

Lupo shared his dilemma. Lana's eyes filled with empathy. 'You're not bad, Lupo,' she said.

Grey wolf, amber eyes, strong presence shares his conflict, emotional sharing

Together, they came up with a plan to find food that didn't involve hurting anyone.

Planning together, problem-solving, teamwork

Lupo and Lana found berries and shared a meal. Lupo's respect for life grew that day.

Eating together, new friendship, respect

From then on, Lupo vowed to protect Lana and all the creatures in their field.

Grey wolf, amber eyes, strong presence's vow, protector role, conclusion

Peace flourished in the field, and Lupo became known as a guardian, not a predator.

Positive outcome, role reversal, happy ending

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Lupo felt when he first saw Lana and was very hungry?
  • Why do you think Lupo decided not to eat Lana even though he was hungry?
  • What can we learn from the way Lupo and Lana solved the problem together?

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