One upon a time, there lived a Little Rabbit, a Giraffe, a Brave Dog, a Rhinocero and some animals in the woods.

They were very happy because they could look after one another and they could eat and play together. They all felt very cheerful.

One day, Little Rabbit was jumping on the lawn near the sea and she saw some pearls and jewels in a big cavity.

She wanted to have the pearls and jewels. She thought of an idea. She went to find her friends to help her to get the pearls out of the cavity.

Just then, Brave Dog came by and saw Little Rabbit looking at the big cavity. When Little Rabbit saw Brave Dog, she asked. “Can you help me to take the pearls and jewels out of the cavity, please?’

‘Okay! I will be willing and ready to help.’ Brave Dog said and he jumped into the cavity.

When he took the pearls and jewels, he could not get out!’ ‘Help! Help!’ Brave Dog said. ‘Don’t panic! I will call my friends to help you,’ Little Rabbit said. But Brave Dog was shivering with fear.

Then, Little Rabbit went to the woods to find her friends but her friends were not at home. So she came back.

At that time, Rhinocero came by. He saw Little Rabbit who was wondering at something.

‘Rhinocero, can you please help me to get the pearls and jewels in the cavity and at the same time help Brave Dog to climb out?’ Little Rabbit asked. ‘Okay!’ Rhinocero said and he jumped into the cavity.

Rhinocero took the pearls and jewels but he could not climb out because the cavity was too high.’ ‘Help! Help!’ Rhinocero and Brave Dog shouted and they both felt frightened.

Suddenly, Little Rabbit thought of her best friend, Giraffe. It was in his grandmother’s house. So Little Rabbit immediately went to Giraffe’s grandmother’s house because two of her friends were greatly in need of help.

When Little Rabbit arrived, Giraffe was about to leave home. Little Rabbit said, ‘Giraffe! Giraffe! Please wait! I have an important thing which needs your help.’

Giraffe heard Little Rabbit. He immediately stopped and asked, ‘Little Rabbit, what’s happened?’ Little Rabbit said, ‘Can you please help me to get the pearls and jewels out of the cavity and meanwhile help Rhinocero and Brave Dog to climb out because they are in the cavity?’

‘That’s all right! I can help you.’ Giraffe said. ‘Giraffe, be quick, please! Rhinocero and Brave Dog are waiting for me!’ Little Rabbit said.

When they arrived, they saw Rhinocero and Brave Dog in the cavity. They were shouting. ‘Help! Help!’

Giraffe said, ‘Brave Dog, you stand on the top of the Rhinocero. You give the pearls and jewels to Little Rabbit.’ Brave Dog did it as he was told.

Then, Giraffe put his head into the cavity. He said, ‘Brave Dog and Rhinocero, please grasp my neck and climb out.’ Soon, Brave Dog and Rhinocero arrived safe on the lawn.

Brave Dog and Rhinocero were very happy. They thanked Giraffe heartily. They gave some presents to Giraffe for helping them.

With some pearls and jewels the Little Rabbit was very pleased. She gave some jewels to Giraffe. At last. Giraffe was elected the chairman of the woods.

Written and illustrated by: HHCKLA Buddhist Ching Kok Lin Association School (AM & Whole-day School) P.6A Chan Kit Wai