The Cat and The Birds
Aesop | Greece
A clever Cat dressed as a doctor to catch the Birds in an aviary, but the Birds outsmarted him and stayed safe.
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Once upon a time, there was a clever Cat who lived near a town. In this town, there was a beautiful place called an aviary. This aviary was filled with happy Birds that sang sweet songs.
One day, the Cat heard that the Birds might be sick. He saw this as a chance to catch them. So, he dressed up like a doctor. He wore a white coat, carried a cane, and had a bag of doctor tools.
The Cat went to the aviary and knocked on the door. He said, "Hello, dear Birds! I am a doctor, and I can help you feel better."
Inside the aviary, the Birds knew the Cat was trying to trick them. They were not sick at all. They answered, "We are very well, thank you. Please go away and leave us alone."
The Cat, with his plan ruined, left with an empty stomach. The Birds stayed safe in their aviary and kept singing their lovely songs. They knew they had to be smart and watch out for the tricky Cat.
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