The Lion and The Mouse: In a forest full of tall trees and warm sunshine, there was a mighty lion. He was strong, proud, and feared by all the animals. Birds flew away when they heard his footsteps. Deer hid behind bushes when they saw his even shadow. Everyone respected him because no one wanted to upset the king of the jungle.
One afternoon, after a good meal, the lion found a soft patch of grass and lay down under a big tree. The sun was gentle, and a light breeze moved the leaves above him. He closed his eyes and slowly fell asleep.
Not far from that spot, a small mouse was playing. The mouse was full of energy. He ran here and there, sniffing leaves, chasing insects, and squeaking happily. While running around, he didn’t see the lion lying under the tree. Before he knew it, he had run right over the lion’s paw.
The lion opened one eye. He looked down and saw the tiny mouse running across his leg. He lifted his paw and brought it down with a loud thump, trapping the mouse underneath.
“Who dares to run over me while I’m resting?” the lion roared.
The mouse shook with fear. “Please, please don’t hurt me,” he squeaked. “I didn’t mean to disturb you. I was just playing. I didn’t see you there.”
The lion growled. “You’re very small and silly. Why should I let you go?”
The mouse looked up and said, “I may be small, but one day, I might be able to help you.”
The lion laughed. “You? Help me? That’s the funniest thing I’ve heard all day.” But he was full from his meal and didn’t feel like wasting energy. So, he lifted his paw and let the mouse go.
The mouse ran off as fast as he could, disappearing into the grass.
Days passed. The forest remained peaceful. One morning, while the lion was walking near the edge of the jungle, he stepped into a trap set by hunters. A strong net made of thick ropes fell from above and wrapped around him. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t break free. He roared and roared, shaking the trees with his voice. But no one came to help.
Hidden in a nearby bush, the mouse heard the loud roar. He knew that voice. It was the same lion who had let him go. Without thinking, he ran toward the sound.
When he saw the lion caught in the net, he rushed to help. “Don’t worry,” he said. “I’ll get you out.”
With his sharp little teeth, the mouse began to bite through the ropes. He worked quickly, chewing one rope after another. The ropes were thick, but the mouse didn’t stop. His tiny teeth were fast and strong. After some time, one of the ropes snapped. Then another. Soon, the net became loose. The lion was free.
The lion stood up and looked at the little mouse. He was surprised and quiet for a moment. Then he said, “You saved my life. I didn’t believe you could help me, but you did.”
The mouse smiled and replied, “Sometimes, even the smallest things can make a big difference.”
From that day on, the lion and the mouse became good friends. The lion no longer looked down on smaller animals, and the mouse knew that kindness always finds its way back.
Moral: No one is too small to help someone big. Kindness is never wasted, and even the smallest friend can make a big difference.
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