English Stories
Morals for kids – Aesop’s Fables – The Ant And The Dove.
Never underestimate even the little things.
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One warm sunny day, a thirsty Ant went to the river to quench his thirst with some cool sweet water.
ANT: I am so thirsty! There’s the river. I must go down there to drink
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Halfway down, the ant slips and falls into the swift-running river.
ANT: Help! Help! I’m being carried away. The flow of the river is too strong for me!
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A dove sees the ant in danger.
DOVE: Oh no! The ant is in trouble!
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Thinking quickly, she threw some leaves into the river near the Ant.
DOVE: Hurry little Ant, climb onto a leaf!
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Ant gratefully climbed himself up onto a leaf and floated safely to the shore. Meanwhile, a hunter enters and sees the dove.
HUNTER: Perfect! A lovely, plump dove. She doesn’t sense that I’m here, so I should be able to easily trap her!
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Ant, recovering on the bank, saw Hunter hiding behind a tree, preparing to catch the gentle Dove.
ANT: Oh no, my friend Dove is in danger! I must save her.
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The little Ant shook off the water and scrambled over to the Hunter. With all his might, he pricked the man’s heel.
HUNTER (Jumping up and down in pain): Ow! Ow! My foot!
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Dove was startled by Hunter’s wailing and fled to the safety of a high branch.
DOVE: That was a close one. Many thanks to your quick thinking, little friend!
ANT: You are most welcome! It was the least I could do.
Moral:
One good turn deserves another.
