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The Lion and the Mouse

Once upon a time, there was a strong and mighty lion in the jungle.

A jungle with a powerful lion ruling over it

One day, the lion was caught in a hunter's net and couldn't escape.

A lion trapped in a hunter's net

The mouse saw the lion in trouble and decided to help.

A small mouse offering help to the lion

With its sharp teeth, the mouse gnawed through the net and set the lion free.

Small brown mouse with friendly-looking eyes biting through the net to free the lion

The lion was so grateful to the mouse for saving its life.

A grateful lion showing appreciation to the mouse

They became the best of friends and promised to help each other always.

A lion and mouse united as friends

One day, the lion was trapped in a hunter's snare again.

A lion caught in a hunter's snare

The mouse quickly came to the lion's aid and nibbled on the ropes to set it free.

A mouse nibbling on ropes to free the lion from snare

Once again, their friendship saved both the lion and the mouse.

A lion and a mouse celebrating their friendship

From that day on, they lived together as the best of friends in the jungle.

A lion and a mouse living happily together

Reflection Questions

  • Why did the mouse decide to help the lion?
  • How did the mouse save the lion from the hunter's net?
  • What lesson did the lion and the mouse learn?

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