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Thirsty Crow Outsmarts Jug

Once upon a time, in a hot summer day, a crow became very thirsty.

Crow in a hot summer day

He searched for water everywhere, but couldn't find any.

Crow searching for water

Finally, he spotted a jug with some water at the bottom, but the neck of the jug was too narrow for him to reach the water.

Crow finding the Big, brown jug with a narrow neck with water

The crow didn't give up. He thought for a moment and then had an idea.

Crow thinking with a lightbulb above his head

He started picking up small pebbles one by one and dropping them into the jug.

Crow dropping pebbles into the Big, brown jug with a narrow neck

As the pebbles fell into the jug, the water level started rising.

Water level rising in the Big, brown jug with a narrow neck

After dropping several pebbles, the water level reached high enough for the crow to drink and quench his thirst.

Crow drinking water from the Big, brown jug with a narrow neck

The clever crow realized that by using his intelligence and persistence, he was able to solve his problem and get what he wanted.

Crow feeling proud and accomplished

Reflection Questions

  • What did the crow find at the bottom of the jug?
  • How did the crow get the water from the jug?
  • What did the crow learn from the experience?

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