The Grateful Animals
A kind traveller passed an old dry well and heard cries for help.
Inside were a tiger, a monkey, a snake and a goldsmith, all fallen in together.
One by one he pulled them out. The three animals thanked him warmly and went away.
Later the tiger brought him a golden necklace as a gift, and the traveller took it to the goldsmith to sell.
But the goldsmith knew that necklace and told the guards a false story about his rescuer.
The animals came running and spoke the truth. The traveller was set free, and everyone saw who was really grateful.
Say thank you and mean it. Kindness deserves kindness back.
GratitudeDid you know?
Village wells in India were often shared by a whole community and had steps going down.
Try this at home
Thank one person today for something they did for you a long time ago.
Questions to talk about
Ask these after reading. The answer is underneath each one.
Who did the traveller rescue?
Answer: Three animals and a goldsmith
Who told a false story?
Answer: The goldsmith
What is the moral?
Answer: Be grateful to those who help you
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