The Wise Old Goose
A flock of geese lived in a great tree. An old goose noticed a small creeper growing up the trunk.
"Nibble it away now," he said. "One day a hunter will climb it." The young geese laughed at him.
The creeper grew thick and strong. Nobody thought about it again.
One night a hunter climbed the creeper and spread his net over the sleeping birds.
"Play dead," whispered the old goose. "When he throws you on the ground, fly!"
They did just that, and the whole flock rose safely into the sky.
Listen to those who have seen more than you. Small problems grow big.
Listening to EldersDid you know?
Geese fly in a V shape so each bird can rest in the air pushed up by the one in front.
Try this at home
Ask an older person in your family to tell you one thing they learned the hard way.
Questions to talk about
Ask these after reading. The answer is underneath each one.
What did the old goose warn about?
Answer: A creeper on the tree
What was his plan in the net?
Answer: Play dead, then fly
What is the moral?
Answer: Listen to wise elders
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