Once upon a time, in a vast forest, there lived a cunning Wolf. One day, he caught a fat sheep from a nearby farm. The Wolf was very pleased and started carrying the sheep off to enjoy his feast.
As he trotted along a path, out from the thickets emerged a mighty Lion. The Lion looked at the sheep in the Wolf's grasp and then at the Wolf. In one swift move, the Lion snatched the sheep away from the Wolf.
The Wolf stood in surprise, and then in anger. He growled at the Lion, "That sheep was mine! You stole it from me!"
The Lion looked at the Wolf, his eyes full of amusement. He said, "But didn't you steal it first? You took it from the farmer, didn't you?"
The Wolf was taken aback. He couldn't argue against the Lion's words. He had been caught in his own trickery. So, the Lion walked away with the sheep, leaving the Wolf alone in the forest.
Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a clever Wolf. One day, he caught a fat sheep from a farm nearby. The Wolf was very happy and started taking the sheep to eat it.
As he walked along the path, a strong Lion came out of the bushes. The Lion saw the sheep in the Wolf’s mouth and looked at the Wolf. In one quick move, the Lion grabbed the sheep from the Wolf.
The Wolf stood there, surprised and angry. He growled at the Lion, “That sheep was mine! You took it from me!”
The Lion looked at the Wolf with a smile. He said, “But didn’t you steal it first? You took it from the farmer, right?”
The Wolf was shocked. He couldn’t say anything. The Lion walked away with the sheep, leaving the Wolf alone in the forest.
Once upon a time, in a big forest, there lived a clever Wolf. One day, he caught a fat sheep from a farm nearby. The Wolf was very happy and started taking the sheep to eat it.
As he walked along the path, a strong Lion came out of the bushes. The Lion saw the sheep in the Wolf’s mouth and looked at the Wolf. In one quick move, the Lion grabbed the sheep from the Wolf.
The Wolf stood there, surprised and angry. He growled at the Lion, “That sheep was mine! You took it from me!”
The Lion looked at the Wolf with a smile. He said, “But didn’t you steal it first? You took it from the farmer, right?”
The Wolf was shocked. He couldn’t say anything. The Lion walked away with the sheep, leaving the Wolf alone in the forest.
Once upon a time, in a really, really big forest—like, so big you'd need a map and a snack to get through it—a smart Wolf lived. This Wolf had just snagged a big, fluffy sheep from a farm nearby. "Oh boy, oh boy, dinner time!" the Wolf giggled, trotting along with his woolly prize like he'd just won a big toy.
As the Wolf skipped down the forest path, singing "Sheepy, sheepy, yay, so sleepy," out jumped a huge Lion from behind some bushes. This Lion was strong and tough, like a superhero. "Hmm, what's cooking?" said the Lion, looking at the sheep, then at the Wolf.
Quick as a wink, the Lion grabbed the sheep away, like taking the last cookie from the jar.
The Wolf's eyes went super big. "Hey! That was my snack! No fair!"
The Lion chuckled and said, "No fair? Buddy, you took that sheep first, didn't you? From a farm?"
The Wolf looked down, wagging his tail a little. "Uhh, yeah. You got me."
The Lion laughed really hard. "Oh, this is too funny! It's like a chicken telling jokes!" Then, with a flip of his cool hair, he walked away, taking the sheep with him.
The Wolf stood there, thinking. "Well, gotta find a new plan, I guess. Or should I say, a new paw-an? Nah, forget it." Off he went, singing a silly song about missing out on dinner as he walked back into the big, big forest.
And so, the forest stayed a place where even a tricky Wolf learned that sometimes, you don't get to keep what you take.
Deep within the woods so vast,
A Wolf thought he'd have a blast.
With a fat sheep in his hold,
Dreams of dinner, oh so bold!
Along the path, as he did stride,
A mighty Lion did beside.
With a glance and with a leap,
From the Wolf, he took the sheep.
"But that's my prize!" Wolf did shout,
With a growl and with a pout.
The Lion laughed, "Now, don't you see?
From the farmer, first stolen by thee."
Wolf's eyes widened, filled with shock,
Realizing he'd been caught in a mock.
For in the Lion's clever tease,
Wolf's trickery did surely freeze.
Away with the sheep, Lion did roam,
Leaving Wolf in woods, to ponder alone.
Smart and quick to think or solve problems.
Close, not far from where something is.
A narrow way or trail to walk on.
Short plants with many branches and leaves.
Took hold of something quickly and tightly.
Feeling shocked or amazed by something unexpected.
Made a low, angry noise like a dog.
To take something that isn’t yours.
A person who grows plants and raises animals.
Feeling surprised and unable to say anything.
Smart and quick to think or solve problems.
Close, not far from where something is.
A narrow way or trail to walk on.
Short plants with many branches and leaves.
Took hold of something quickly and tightly.
Feeling shocked or amazed by something unexpected.
Made a low, angry noise like a dog.
To take something that isn’t yours.
A person who grows plants and raises animals.
Feeling surprised and unable to say anything.
Where did the Wolf get the sheep?
What happened when the Wolf was walking with the sheep?
How did the Lion take the sheep from the Wolf?
What did the Wolf say to the Lion after the sheep was taken?
Why couldn’t the Wolf respond to the Lion at the end?
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While the grasshopper dances through summer, the ant works hard, gathering food. Which one will survive when winter arrives?
The powerful North Wind and the gentle Sun try to make a traveler take off his cloak to prove who is stronger. Which one will succeed?
A king's elephant and a dog form a friendship, are suddenly separated, but they are reunited by the king and live happily.
A thirsty crow finds a pitcher with water too low to reach. What clever trick will he use to get a drink?
Steady and patient, a slow tortoise dares to race against a confident hare. Who will cross the finish line first?
A lion spares a tiny mouse who promises to return the favor one day. How could such a small mouse possibly help a lion?
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