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The Fox and the Grapes

One afternoon, a fox was walking through the forest and spotted a bunch of grapes hanging from over a lofty branch.

Forest setting, fox character, grapes hanging from a branch.

“Just the thing to quench my thirst,” he thought.

Red fur, bushy tail, keen amber eyes expressing his desire for the grapes.

Taking a few steps back, the fox jumped and just missed the hanging grapes.

Red fur, bushy tail, keen amber eyes attempting to jump for the grapes.

Again the fox took a few paces back and tried to reach them but still failed.

Repeated attempts of the fox to reach the grapes.

Finally, giving up, the fox turned up his nose and said, “They’re probably sour anyway,” and proceeded to walk away.

Red fur, bushy tail, keen amber eyes dismisses the grapes and walks away.

As the fox left, the sun began to set, casting a warm glow over the forest.

The sun setting over the forest.

The gentle rustle of leaves and the chirping of birds filled the peaceful evening.

Description of the peaceful forest setting.

The fox realized that the forest was beautiful and felt content as he roamed.

Red fur, bushy tail, keen amber eyes enjoying the beauty of the forest.

The End

Story conclusion.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think the fox felt when he couldn't reach the grapes?
  • What did the fox say about the grapes when he couldn't reach them?
  • What did the fox realize as he roamed the forest?

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