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Mouse Deer and the Tiger Chase

In a lush bamboo forest, twinkling with morning dew, lived a clever Mouse Deer named Milo.

A verdant bamboo forest with dew sparkling on the leaves, A small, clever Mouse Deer with bright eyes and a mischievous expression, full of energy and wit the Mouse Deer standing amidst the bamboo, looking clever and curious.
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Milo was nimble and small, with a twinkle in his eye and a hop in his step, he roamed with a sigh.

A small, clever Mouse Deer with bright eyes and a mischievous expression, full of energy and wit the Mouse Deer hopping joyfully in the forest, with a twinkle in his eyes, trees and bamboo all around.
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One bright day, with the sun high in the sky, a roar thundered near! Who should appear? The terrible tiger, Tanu, was here!

The fierce tiger A large, fierce-looking tiger with bold stripes, sharp claws, and an intense, determined expression emerging from the dense forest with his bright stripes and sharp claws, A small, clever Mouse Deer with bright eyes and a mischievous expression, full of energy and wit caught off-guard nearby.
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"Oh dear!" thought Milo, with his heart skipping beats, "I must outwit Tanu, to save my tiny feet!"

A small, clever Mouse Deer with bright eyes and a mischievous expression, full of energy and wit the Mouse Deer looking panicked and thoughtful, trying to come up with a plan as A large, fierce-looking tiger with bold stripes, sharp claws, and an intense, determined expression the Tiger prepares to give chase.
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Quick as a flash, Milo dashed through the green, with bamboo leaves rustling, causing quite the scene!

A small, clever Mouse Deer with bright eyes and a mischievous expression, full of energy and wit the Mouse Deer dashing through the forest, bamboo leaves rustling as they brush past him, with A large, fierce-looking tiger with bold stripes, sharp claws, and an intense, determined expression chasing close behind.
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But clever Milo had a plan up his sleeve, he'll trick Tanu somehow, just you believe!

A small, clever Mouse Deer with bright eyes and a mischievous expression, full of energy and wit the Mouse Deer with a determined and clever look, planning his next move, while A large, fierce-looking tiger with bold stripes, sharp claws, and an intense, determined expression the Tiger chases in the background.
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Milo found a log, half-hollow and neat, he wriggled right through it, swift and discreet.

A small, clever Mouse Deer with bright eyes and a mischievous expression, full of energy and wit the Mouse Deer squeezing through a hollow log, with A large, fierce-looking tiger with bold stripes, sharp claws, and an intense, determined expression the Tiger trying to catch up but larger and clumsier.
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Tanu was puzzled by the trickery and trail, he searched and he searched, but to no avail.

A large, fierce-looking tiger with bold stripes, sharp claws, and an intense, determined expression the Tiger looking confused and frustrated, searching around the hollow log and dense bamboo but not finding A small, clever Mouse Deer with bright eyes and a mischievous expression, full of energy and wit.
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Milo giggled quietly with a chuckle so light, and skipped through the bamboo, not a fear in sight.

A small, clever Mouse Deer with bright eyes and a mischievous expression, full of energy and wit the Mouse Deer peeking out from a hiding spot in the bamboo, giggling softly, while A large, fierce-looking tiger with bold stripes, sharp claws, and an intense, determined expression continues to search in confusion.
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Back to the dense forest, Milo raced with ease, while Tanu roared loudly, "This chase I must cease!"

A small, clever Mouse Deer with bright eyes and a mischievous expression, full of energy and wit the Mouse Deer dashing deeply into the forest with confidence, A large, fierce-looking tiger with bold stripes, sharp claws, and an intense, determined expression standing behind roaring in frustration.
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"I'll get you, Milo!" Tanu roared with a glare, but Milo just laughed, jumping unaware.

A large, fierce-looking tiger with bold stripes, sharp claws, and an intense, determined expression the Tiger shaking his paw in anger and roaring, while A small, clever Mouse Deer with bright eyes and a mischievous expression, full of energy and wit hops joyfully, carefree among the bamboo.
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Through fun and fancy, with quick feet, Milo won the chase, oh what a treat!

A small, clever Mouse Deer with bright eyes and a mischievous expression, full of energy and wit the Mouse Deer celebrating his victory by dancing among the bamboo, A large, fierce-looking tiger with bold stripes, sharp claws, and an intense, determined expression nowhere to be seen, defeated and gone.
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Reflection Questions

  • How did Milo's cleverness help him escape from Tanu?
  • Why do you think Tanu was so determined to catch Milo?
  • What would you have done if you were Milo in the forest?

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