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The Wise Thirsty Crow

In the vast, hot desert, a thirsty crow perched on a withered tree, panting.

Black sleek feathers, intelligent beady eyes, sharp beak in desert, on tree, showing signs of thirst.

The sun blazed down, turning the sand into a scorching sea of dunes.

Harsh desert setting, highlighting the intense heat.

Crow's beak was dry, and his feathers were hot. He needed water soon.

Black sleek feathers, intelligent beady eyes, sharp beak in desert, on tree, showing signs of thirst. on a tree in a desert

Suddenly, his sharp eyes spotted a glimmering sight, a small pot!

Black sleek feathers, intelligent beady eyes, sharp beak in desert, on tree, showing signs of thirst. flying over a desert

He swooped down to the pot, only to find it held just a little water.

Black sleek feathers, intelligent beady eyes, sharp beak in desert, sitting down on a pot.

Crow tried to drink, but his beak couldn't reach the water inside the pot.

Black crow with sleek feathers, intelligent beady eyes, sharp beak in desert, sitting down on a pot.

He looked around and saw pebbles scattered on the sandy ground.

Black sleek feathers, intelligent beady eyes, sharp beak scans environment, notices something useful.

An idea flashed in his clever mind, and he picked up a pebble with his beak.

Black crow with sleek feathers, intelligent beady eyes, sharp beak in desert, finding small rocks to pick.

One by one, he dropped the pebbles into the pot. The water started to rise.

Black sleek feathers, intelligent beady eyes, sharp beak's action causes a change, raising the water level.

With every pebble, the crow grew more excited. Success was close!

Black sleek feathers, intelligent beady eyes, sharp beak's emotion turns positive, as effort shows success.

Finally, the water rose high enough. Crow dipped his beak and drank heartily.

Black sleek feathers, intelligent beady eyes, sharp beak in desert, on tree, looking happy.

With renewed energy, Crow took to the skies, ready for new adventures.

Black sleek feathers, intelligent beady eyes, sharp beak in desert, on tree, drinking water directly from the pot

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think the crow felt when he couldn’t reach the water?
  • What can we learn from the crow about solving problems?
  • Why is it important to keep trying, even when a situation seems difficult?

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