Storybooks logo

Storybooks is now on the app store! Apple App Store Badge Google Play Store Badge

The Proud Rat and the Little Rat

Once upon a time in a bustling city, there lived a proud rat named Remy. He had big ears and shiny gray fur.

City, proud rat, big ears, shiny gray fur

Remy believed he was the smartest and fastest rat in the whole world. He would often brag to his rat friends about his amazing abilities.

Rat friends, bragging

One day, a little rat named Pup arrived in the city. Pup had small ears and soft brown fur. He was very kind and friendly.

Little rat, small ears, soft brown fur, kind, friendly

Remy laughed at Pup and said, 'You are so tiny and weak! You can never be as great as me.' Pup felt sad but didn't say anything.

Laughter, tiny rat, weak, sad

Despite feeling hurt, Pup started showing his talents. He could run through small holes and find tasty cheese hidden in tricky places.

Running, small holes, tasty cheese, talents

The other rats were amazed by Pup's skills. They realized that being small didn't mean being weak. They all became friends with Pup.

Amazed rats, small but strong, friends

Remy felt ashamed for being mean. He apologized to Pup and learned that being proud and putting others down wasn't the right thing to do.

Ashamed rat, apologizing, learning a lesson

From that day on, Remy and Pup became the best of friends. Remy realized the importance of inclusivity and that everyone has unique talents to offer.

Best friends, inclusivity, unique talents

Reflection Questions

  • Why did Remy feel proud?
  • What talents did Pup show that impressed the other rats?
  • What lesson did Remy learn after apologizing to Pup?

Read Another Story