The Crab Who Saved a Life
A young man set out on a long journey through the forest.
His mother said, "Take a friend with you." He had none, so he carried a small crab in a pot of water.
The road was hot. He rested under a tree and fell asleep.
A snake came sliding close, but the crab was watching from the pot.
The crab snapped his claw and made a loud clatter that woke the traveller at once.
The snake slid away, and the young man never again laughed at a small companion.
Even the smallest friend can save the day.
GratitudeDid you know?
Crabs can walk sideways because of the way their leg joints bend.
Try this at home
Say something kind to someone people usually overlook.
Questions to talk about
Ask these after reading. The answer is underneath each one.
What did the young man carry?
Answer: A crab in a pot
Who came near while he slept?
Answer: A snake
What is the moral?
Answer: Even a small friend can save you
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