The Lion and the Mouse An Aesop fable this version by Miss Smith

Once upon a time, There was a big lion that lived in the forest.

The lion was sleeping when the mouse tripped over his foot. The lion said, “What is this? A tasty little snack? The mouse said, “Kind Lion, don’t eat me. I will help you one day.”

“Okay,” said the lion. The lion set the mouse free. The mouse ran into the forest.

One day, the lion was hunting in the forest. Suddenly, he was caught in a net. The mouse said, “Don’t worry lion, I will help you.

The mouse chewed through the net. The lion was free.

Finally, the lion said, “Thank you, Mouse. You saved my life. It’s true little friends can be a big help. And the mouse replied, “Yes, it’s true. Little friends can be a big help to you!”

The End. My favorite part is when the ______________ _____________________________________.