Aesop | Greece
The Monkey and The Camel
In a forest celebration, a joyful Monkey danced gracefully, while an envious Camel's clumsy dance caused anger and rejection.
Once upon a time, deep in a busy forest, the animals had a big party. A quick and lively Monkey was the star, dancing with such skill that all the animals clapped their paws with joy. His dance was so happy that it made everyone smile.
Watching from the side was a big Camel, feeling jealous. He wanted the attention too. So, after the clapping stopped, the Camel slowly walked onto the stage, hoping to show off his own dance.
But it didn’t go well. His long legs got tangled, and his big body moved awkwardly. Instead of dancing, he stumbled around, looking silly. At first, the animals laughed at the funny sight, but then their smiles faded.
They became upset, thinking the Camel was making fun of their party. Angry, they picked up small sticks and chased the poor Camel away. Feeling sad and embarrassed, the Camel realized that he should have been happy with his own abilities instead of trying to get all the attention.
