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The Brave Lion and the Clever Mouse

Once upon a time, in a big jungle, there lived a mighty lion.

Lion with beautiful mane, in the  jungle

One day, while the lion was taking a nap under a shady tree, a tiny mouse accidentally woke him up.

The lion was sleeping peacefully under a huge tree, with his eyes closed and his long tail lying by his side. Just beside the tree, there was a small bush where a little mouse was playing. Suddenly, the mouse tripped on a branch and made a small noise, which woke up the mighty lion.

The lion was furious and caught the mouse with his huge paw.

The lion's face turned angry, and he quickly grabbed the mouse with his big paw. The mouse, trembling with fear, looked up at the lion's sharp teeth and tears rolled down its furry cheeks.

But the mouse pleaded for mercy and promised to help the lion someday.

The mouse, with a tiny voice, said, 'Please, Mr. The lion had a golden fur coat and a big, brave heart, spare my life. I am small but I am smart. If you let me go, I promise I will help you when you need it the most.'

The lion, surprised by the mouse's bravery, decided to let it go.

The lion thought for a moment and then smiled. He lifted his huge paw and gently placed the mouse on the ground. The mouse scurried away, grateful for its life.

Some time later, the lion got caught in a hunter's trap and couldn't escape.

In another part of the jungle, the lion was exploring when he got trapped in a hunter's net. He roared for help, but nobody could hear him. The more he struggled, the tighter the trap became.

Suddenly, the smart mouse heard the lion's cries and rushed to help.

Back in its little hiding spot, the mouse noticed the lion's distress. It hurried towards the sound of the lion's roars, using its sharp teeth to chew through the ropes of the hunter's trap.

With the mouse's help, the lion was finally free.

The tiny mouse chewed through the ropes until the lion was able to break free. The lion jumped out of the trap, feeling grateful and amazed by the little mouse's bravery.

From that day on, the lion and the mouse became the best of friends and always looked out for each other.

The lion and the mouse became inseparable friends. They spent their days exploring the jungle together, helping other animals in need, and sharing incredible adventures. They taught everyone that bravery and cleverness can come in all sizes.

Reflection Questions

  • Why did the lion catch the mouse at first?
  • What did the mouse promise the lion?
  • What happened when the lion got caught in a trap?

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