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The Ant Who Saved the Jungle

In a lush green jungle, under the sun so bright, lived a mighty lion and an elephant of great height.

A vibrant jungle scene with bright sunlight, a majestic lion, and a towering elephant.

Leo the Lion would roar, trying to be boss, while Ellie the Elephant would trump, making a loud toss.

A roaring lion and a trumpeting elephant making a commotion in the jungle.

They boasted and bragged, with all their might, each one claiming, 'I am the strongest in sight!'

The lion and elephant standing tall and proud, arguing about their strength.

The jungle was tired of their constant fight, until an ant named Annie said, 'This isn’t right!'

A tiny ant speaking up against the backdrop of the arguing lion and elephant.

Annie was tiny, but she was oh so wise, she said, 'Strength isn’t measured in size!'

An intelligent ant speaking confidently to the lion and elephant.

Leo and Ellie laughed, 'Haha, you’re so small! What can you do, compared to us all?'

The lion and elephant laughing heartily at the small ant.

Annie sighed and said with a smile, 'Just watch, I’ll prove it in a little while.'

The ant smiling calmly and confidently.

The next day came with a disguised surprise, as Annie the Ant had a brilliant plan in her eyes.

A new day dawns with the ant looking secretive and thoughtful.

She gathered her friends, a tiny fierce crew, and they set off together to see what they could do.

The ant and her friends marching together with determination.

They climbed up Leo, tickling his mane, making him sneeze, and causing him great pain!

The ants climbing on the lion's mane, making him sneeze.

'Achoo!' roared Leo, his eyes all a-bother, he stumbled and tripped, causing quite a blunder.

The lion sneezing and stumbling, looking embarrassed.

Next, they went to Ellie, tickling her feet, she trumpeted and trembled, her balance off-beat.

The ants reaching the elephant's feet, making her trumpet in surprise.

Annie then said, 'As you now clearly see, strength can be found in every little bee!'

The ant cheerfully explaining her lesson to the lion and elephant.

Leo and Ellie both nodded with glee, no longer boasting, but friends in harmony.

The lion and elephant smiling and shaking hands, looking harmonious.

The jungle cheered, 'Hooray for Annie!' They celebrated together, like one big family.

All the jungle animals rejoicing and celebrating together.

Reflection Questions

  • Why do you think Annie the Ant was able to stop the quarrel between Leo and Ellie?
  • How did Annie's size compare to her wisdom and bravery? What can we learn from that?
  • Why do you think it's important not to boast about your strength or size?

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