The Heron and the Crab
An old heron could no longer catch fish. So he sat by the pond and looked very sad.
"A fisherman is coming to empty this pond," he told the fish. "I can carry you to a big safe lake."
The frightened fish agreed. One by one the heron carried them away, and one by one he ate them.
At last a crab asked to go too. The heron lifted him up.
From the sky the crab saw a heap of fish bones. He understood everything.
The crab held on tight with his strong claws until the heron set him down safely by the water.
A lie may work for a while, but it always gets found out.
HonestyDid you know?
A crab's claw is so strong it can hold on even while the crab is asleep.
Try this at home
If you make a mistake today, tell the truth about it straight away.
Questions to talk about
Ask these after reading. The answer is underneath each one.
What did the heron promise the fish?
Answer: A safe lake
Who found out the truth?
Answer: The crab
What is the lesson?
Answer: Lies get found out
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