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The Wolf and the Lamb

Once upon a time, in a lush green forest, there was a gentle lamb named Lily who loved to play in the meadows.

Lush forest, lamb playing, peaceful setting

Beside the forest lived a lonely wolf named Walter. Walter had a deep, dark fur and often watched Lily from afar.

Introduction of the wolf, living close to the forest

One sunny day, Lily wandered near the stream looking for fresh grass. Walter saw her and approached quietly.

Lamb near stream, wolf makes quiet approach

“Hello, Lily,” Walter said, with a small mischievous grin. “Why are you here alone? Isn't it dangerous?”

Wolf initiates conversation with a grin

Lily, though startled, replied bravely, “I'm eating the sweet grass, Mr. Walter. I'm not afraid.”

Lamb responds bravely to the wolf's questioning

Walter sat down, trying to look friendly. “You're very brave. Can we be friends, Lily?” he asked.

Wolf asks to be friends, overcoming loneliness

Lily thought for a moment. “Okay, but friends must be kind to one another,” she said.

Lamb agrees to friendship, setting a condition

So, Walter and Lily began to meet every day. They played by the stream and shared stories.

Budding friendship, playing, sharing stories

Over time, Walter learned that being kind made him happy. Lily enjoyed having a friend who cared about her.

Wolf learns kindness, lamb enjoys caring friend

One day, danger came to the forest when a hunter appeared. Walter quickly pushed Lily to safety.

Danger in forest, wolf protects lamb from hunter

“Thank you, Walter! You saved me!” Lily cried. They hugged each other, relieved and grateful.

Lamb thanks wolf, they hug, show gratitude

From that day on, Walter and Lily were not just friends; they were like family, always there for each other.

Friendship turns to family-like bond, always supportive

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Walter felt before he met Lily and how did those feelings change?
  • Why do you think it’s important for friends to be kind to each other?
  • How did Lily and Walter show courage and kindness in the story?

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