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The Monkey and the Lion

Once upon a time, in the deep jungle, there lived a friendly monkey named Charlie. Charlie loved to swing from tree to tree and eat juicy bananas.

Charlie swinging on a tree, eating a banana

One sunny day, Charlie met Leo, the lion. Leo was big and strong but also very lonely. He had no friends to play with.

Charlie and Leo shaking hands

Charlie and Leo became fast friends. They would play hide-and-seek, climb trees, and even swim in the river together.

Charlie and Leo hiding behind a tree, smiling

One day, Leo got trapped in quicksand. He cried for help, and Charlie heard his roar. Without a second thought, Charlie swung from tree to tree and rescued Leo.

Charlie pulling Leo out of the quicksand

Leo was grateful and promised to protect Charlie from any danger. They became the best of friends, always looking out for each other.

Charlie and Leo standing side by side, smiling

One night, a group of mean animals tried to hurt Charlie. Leo roared so loudly that the animals got scared and ran away. Charlie was safe.

Leo roaring at the mean animals

From that day on, Charlie and Leo were known as the heroes of the jungle. All the animals loved them and they lived happily ever after.

Charlie and Leo wearing crowns, surrounded by happy animals

Reflection Questions

  • Why did Charlie rescue Leo from the quicksand?
  • What did Leo do when the mean animals tried to hurt Charlie?
  • How did Charlie and Leo become known as the heroes of the jungle?

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