The Cave That Talked
A hungry lion found an empty cave and decided to wait inside for whoever lived there.
Soon a jackal came home and saw the huge paw prints going in, and none coming out.
He stopped at the entrance and thought of a clever test.
"Hello, cave!" he called. "You always greet me when I come home. Have you forgotten?"
Inside, the lion thought he had better answer, and he called out, "Hello!"
The jackal ran off laughing, because caves, of course, do not talk.
A calm mind can find the truth by asking one good question.
ClevernessDid you know?
Foxes and jackals often have several exits to their dens, in case of danger.
Try this at home
When something feels strange, ask one careful question before going ahead.
Questions to talk about
Ask these after reading. The answer is underneath each one.
Who was waiting inside the cave?
Answer: A lion
How did the jackal find out?
Answer: He asked the cave to greet him
What is the moral?
Answer: A good question finds the truth
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