Once upon a time, there was a hungry Fox who was looking for food. He wandered through the forest but he couldn’t find anything to eat. Finally, he came to a tree and saw a Crow sitting on a branch the Crow had a piece of cheese in its beak, the Fox was very tempted he wanted to eat it but he knew that the crow would not give it to him so he came up with a plan “Good morning” said the Fox to the Crow that cheese looks delicious would you share it with me?
The Crow did not say anything it just stared at the Fox with its beady eyes. I know you don’t want to share it said the Fox, but I have a proposition for you if you sing me a song I will let you keep the cheese.
The Crow was flattered it had never been asked to sing before, so it opened its beak and began to sing. As the crow sang the cheese started to wobble in its beak, the Fox watched carefully waiting for his stance just as the Crow finished its song the Fox pounced he caught the cheese in his mouth and ran away.
The crow was left sitting on the branch all alone it had been tricked by the Fox but it had learned a valuable lesson never trust a flatterer. The Fox was very happy with his new prize he took the cheese and went on his way.
Fox and Crow – The Crow’s Clever Comeback
But the Crow was not easily defeated it had a plan of his own. The Crow flew to the town and found a wise old Owl the Owl was very wise and new many things. Owl said the Crow I have been tricked by a Fox he stole my cheese “what can I do” ” The Owl thought for a moment, “I have an idea” he said go back to the tree where you met the Fox when he comes back pretend to be dead the Fox will think you are no longer a treat and he will leave you alone.
The Crow did as the Owl said he flew back to the tree and sat on the branch pretending to be dead. Soon the Fox came back he saw the Crow and thought it was dead he started to laugh haha he said I tricked you Crow you are no match for me.
Meanwhile, the Fox started to walk away but then he heard a noise he turned around and saw the Crow opening its eyes “I am not dead” said the Crow.
The Fox was scared he did not know what to do “Please said the Crow, just give me back my cheese”. The Fox was ashamed he knew he had been wrong to trick the Crow “I am sorry” he said, here is your cheese. The Crow took the cheese and flew away. The Fox learned his lesson and never tried to trick a Crow again.
Fox and Crow – Moral:
Sometimes things are not what they seem, and kind words can hide tricky intentions. Be careful of people who say nice things but might want something for themselves. Use your smarts to protect your important stuff and ask wise grown-ups for help when you need it. Sometimes, tricky plans can backfire, and lessons can be learned. Make sure that cleverness meets wisdom, and fairness wins in the end.
FAQs:
Q1: Why was the Fox hungry?
The Fox was hungry because it didn’t have any food to eat.
Q2: What tricked the Crow into singing?
The Fox tricked the Crow into singing by giving it compliments about its beautiful voice.
Q3: How did the Crow get its cheese back?
The Crow got its cheese back by cleverly dropping it into the Fox’s open mouth while singing.
Q4: Did the Fox ever eat the cheese?
No, the Fox didn’t eat the cheese because the Crow outsmarted it and took the cheese back.
Q5: Who helped the Crow get revenge?
The Crow got revenge on its own by using its intelligence to trick the Fox.
Q6: What did the Fox learn in the end?
The Fox learned that flattery and tricks don’t always lead to success, and being too clever can have consequences.
Q7: Is this story about forgiveness or fairness?
This story is more about fairness, as the Crow used cleverness to right a wrong and get back what was rightfully its own.
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