Story-time is a favourite time for most children. Whether it is fairy tales, folk tales, or your own tales, children love to be read-aloud to or told stories to. Whether it is for pure fun and enjoyment or whether it is to convey a value or a moral, story telling is a wonderful time.

THE LION AND THE MOUSE

It was a hot day in the forest. Sheru the lion ate a big meal. He was very tired. He went to sleep under a shady tree.

Neetu the mouse was playing happily in the forest. He jumped about here and there. He saw Sheru’s tail and ran up the tail. Sheru did not wake up. Neetu became a little bold. He wanted to have some fun. He ran up Sheru’s back. Sheru still didn’t get up. Oh, this was great fun!

Neetu became even more bold and danced on Sheru’s head. Sheru got up with a loud roar. He was very angry. He caught Neetu with his paws.

Neetu was very scared. He said in a small voice, “King Sheru, I am sorry. Please don’t eat me. I was only playing. Please let me go. I shall always be your friend. Maybe one day I can help you.”

Sheru laughed. He said, “You are so small. How can you ever help a big lion like me?” Sheru thought, “Anyway this mouse is too small to eat. I am also full. I will let him go.” So Sheru put down Neetu.

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A few days later, some hunters came to the forest. They spread out nets to catch animals. Sheru was caught in a net. Sheru was very angry. He roared loudly. All the animals heard the lion. Neetu heard Sheru. He said to himself, “My friend is in trouble. He needs my help.”

Neetu saw Sheru caught in the net. He bit the net with his sharp teeth and slowly made a big hole in it. Sheru came out of the net through the hole.

“Thank you, little mouse,” said Sheru. “You are so small, but you saved my life.”

“It was my turn to help you, King Sheru,” said Neetu.

“We will be friends always,” said Sheru.

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