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The Goose That Laid The Golden Eggs

Once upon a time in a quaint little farm, a clever goose named Glinda lived among the ducks and the cows. Unlike any other bird, Glinda had a secret!

A cheerful farm setting with a whimsical goose named A whimsical, clever goose with shining feathers and a friendly smile surrounded by ducks and cows.

Each morning, when the sun began to rise, Glinda would twist and twirl, her feathers all a-flutter, and out would pop a shiny, golden egg!

A whimsical, clever goose with shining feathers and a friendly smile the goose, sparkling in morning light, laying a golden egg with feathers fluttering.

The farmer and his wife, amazed and amused, would cheer, ‘Hip, hip, hooray!’ and dance around the barn, giggling like school kids on a sunny day.

The farmer and his wife dancing joyfully around the barn with wide smiles, holding a golden egg.

"Oh, what a goosey gift!" the farmer would say, clutching the golden egg close to his heart, ‘Our very own treasure, bright and smart!’

A kind-hearted, jovial farmer with a big hat and a welcoming aura holding a golden egg with a glowing heart-shaped aura, looking happily at A whimsical, clever goose with shining feathers and a friendly smile.

But jealous Jack, the grumpy goat, thought, ‘What a gander! I’ll steal that egg and be the golden goose commander!’

Jealous A grumpy goat with mischievous eyes and a devious grin the goat, with a sly grin and devious eyes, sneaking toward the barn.

Late one night, while the world was aloft in slumber, Jack tiptoed into the barn, as quiet as a whisper.

A grumpy goat with mischievous eyes and a devious grin the goat sneaking into the dark barn with shadows and soft moonlight filtering in.

With a BOOM, CRASH, BANG, he fell into the hay, waking the whole farm, and shattering the day! Glinda honked with fury, ‘Stop this deceit! My golden eggs are not yours to entreat!’

A grumpy goat with mischievous eyes and a devious grin the goat causing a ruckus in the barn with hay flying and A whimsical, clever goose with shining feathers and a friendly smile honking angrily.

The farmer burst in, defensive and bold, ‘This egg is not yours, but my goose’s gold!’

The farmer standing protectively in front of A whimsical, clever goose with shining feathers and a friendly smile, holding the golden egg high.

Learning his lesson, poor Jack felt so blue, he apologized to Glinda and promised to be true.

A grumpy goat with mischievous eyes and a devious grin the goat looking regretful, with A whimsical, clever goose with shining feathers and a friendly smile the goose nodding forgivingly.

From that day on, Glinda’s eggs shone as bright and beautiful as the sun, a reminder to love and share instead of hoarding one by one.

A whimsical, clever goose with shining feathers and a friendly smile, the goose, surrounded by golden eggs shimmering under the bright sun.

And so, on the little farm, happiness would gleam, with farmers and animals all living their dream.

The farm animals and the farmer with his wife, all living harmoniously with the golden eggs displayed.

Remember, dear children, the magic is in the heart where honesty and kindness always play their part.

A heart-shaped illustration filled with images of kind and happy animals and the golden goose.

Reflection Questions

  • Why do you think Glinda forgave Jack the goat after he tried to steal the golden egg?
  • How do you think the other animals felt when Glinda started laying golden eggs?
  • What lesson can you learn from the farmer's response to Jack trying to steal the egg?

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