Once upon a time, an Donkey and a Fox were strolling in the deep woods when they came across a mighty Lion. The Fox, shivering with fear, quickly thought of a plan to save himself at the cost of his friend.
"Oh, Great Lion," the Fox whispered, "see that plump Donkey over there? He would make a tasty meal for you. There's a trap close by, and I can easily lead him into it."
The Lion agreed. The Fox cunningly guided the Donkey into the trap and the Lion watched as the Donkey fell in, unable to escape. Now confident of his dinner, the Lion turned his attention back to the Fox.
However, instead of rewarding the Fox, the Lion decided to start his feast with the traitorous Fox first, leaving the trapped Donkey for a later meal. Thus, the Fox's plan backfired, and he found himself becoming the first course of the Lion's dinner.
Once upon a time, a Donkey and a Fox were walking together in a big, dark forest. Suddenly, they saw a big, scary Lion. The Fox got very scared and quickly came up with a plan to save himself, even if it meant putting his friend, the Donkey, in danger.
The Fox whispered to the Lion, "Oh mighty Lion, do you see that fat Donkey over there? He would be a delicious meal for you. There's a trap nearby, and I can easily lead him into it."
The Lion agreed to the Fox's plan. The Fox tricked the Donkey and led him right into the trap. The Donkey fell in and couldn't get out. The Lion was happy, thinking he had his dinner ready.
But then, the Lion turned to the Fox. Instead of thanking him, the Lion decided to eat the sneaky Fox first. The Lion thought, "If this Fox can betray his friend, he can betray me too."
So, the Lion ate the Fox first and saved the trapped Donkey for later. The Fox's plan had failed, and he ended up being the Lion's first meal.
Once upon a time, a Donkey and a Fox were walking together in a big, dark forest. Suddenly, they saw a big, scary Lion. The Fox got very scared and quickly came up with a plan to save himself, even if it meant putting his friend, the Donkey, in danger.
The Fox whispered to the Lion, "Oh mighty Lion, do you see that fat Donkey over there? He would be a delicious meal for you. There's a trap nearby, and I can easily lead him into it."
The Lion agreed to the Fox's plan. The Fox tricked the Donkey and led him right into the trap. The Donkey fell in and couldn't get out. The Lion was happy, thinking he had his dinner ready.
But then, the Lion turned to the Fox. Instead of thanking him, the Lion decided to eat the sneaky Fox first. The Lion thought, "If this Fox can betray his friend, he can betray me too."
So, the Lion ate the Fox first and saved the trapped Donkey for later. The Fox's plan had failed, and he ended up being the Lion's first meal.
Once upon a time, deep in a magical forest where you'd half-expect the trees to burst into song, an Donkey and a Fox were taking a casual stroll. They were chit-chatting, talking about the coolest carrot styles and the yummiest berries, as you do.
Out of nowhere, they run into a Lion. This Lion was so fancy, his mane looked like it had its own hairstylist and his growl sounded like the loudest monster truck.
The Fox starts shaking like a leaf but then gets a bright idea. An idea not as bright as the sun, but more like a little flashlight.
"Hey, Mr. Big Mane," the Fox says, trying to sound calm and cool. "You see that Donkey over there? He's like a walking snack bar. Way better than any fast food. Oh, and I know a perfect trap right around the corner!"
The Lion thinks it over, scratching his head like he's figuring out a tricky puzzle. "Alright," he says, "show me."
So, the Fox guides the Donkey to the trap. SPLAT! The Donkey falls in and can't climb out. Now, he wishes he'd paid more attention in how-to-escape-from-traps school.
Happy that his dinner plans are set, the Lion turns back to the Fox. But instead of saying, "You're awesome, here's a blue ribbon," he growls, "Snack time!"
That's right, kiddos. The Fox's plan didn't just go wrong; it went super-wrong. The Lion chooses to munch on the Fox first and save the trapped Donkey for later.
And there you have it! Being too tricky can turn you into a snack for someone else. Even if you're as sneaky as a Fox... who now wishes he'd been a little less clever and a little more nice.
Fox and Donkey, side by side,
Wandered woods, far and wide.
Till they met Lion, fierce and grand,
Roaring loud, across the land.
Fox felt fear, deep inside,
Thought of a trick, in a stride.
"Mr. Lion, so strong and neat,
Look at that Donkey, isn't he sweet?
He's quite plump, a feast indeed!
I'll lead him to a trap, with speed."
Lion grinned, nodding his head,
And to the trap, the Donkey was led.
Donkey was trapped, couldn't flee,
Lion laughed with utmost glee.
But instead of the Donkey, here's the twist,
It was the Fox, the Lion wished to enlist.
In the woods, the tale unwinds,
Where treachery and fate entwines.
For in deceit, one often finds,
That mischief backfires in all kinds.
Spoke in a very soft, quiet voice.
Very strong, powerful, and impressive.
Tasting or smelling really good and enjoyable.
A device used to catch animals or people.
Said yes or accepted an idea or plan.
Fooled someone by doing something sneaky.
To be disloyal or not support a friend.
Doing something in a secret or dishonest way.
A situation where someone might get hurt.
Did not succeed at something you tried to do.
Spoke in a very soft, quiet voice.
Very strong, powerful, and impressive.
Tasting or smelling really good and enjoyable.
A device used to catch animals or people.
Said yes or accepted an idea or plan.
Fooled someone by doing something sneaky.
To be disloyal or not support a friend.
Doing something in a secret or dishonest way.
A situation where someone might get hurt.
Did not succeed at something you tried to do.
What did the Fox suggest to the Lion when they met in the forest?
How did the Fox trick the Donkey?
What happened to the Donkey after he fell into the trap?
Why did the Lion decide to eat the Fox first instead of the Donkey?
How did the Fox’s plan fail in the end?
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