The Doves and the Hunter's Net
A flock of doves flew over a field and saw grain scattered on the ground.
"Wait," said their king. But the hungry birds swooped down at once.
Snap! A hunter's net closed over every one of them. They flapped and cried.
"Stop pulling," called the king. "Each of you pull one thread. Now, all together, up!"
The doves beat their wings as one, and the whole net rose into the sky.
The hunter stared as his net flew away over the trees.
When everyone pulls together, even a trap cannot hold you.
TeamworkDid you know?
Doves can find their way home from hundreds of kilometres away.
Try this at home
Try lifting something heavy with a friend that neither of you can lift alone.
Questions to talk about
Ask these after reading. The answer is underneath each one.
What trapped the doves?
Answer: A hunter's net
What did the king dove tell them?
Answer: Fly up all together
What is the moral?
Answer: Together we are strong
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