1、The Lion and the Deer The Lion and the Deer The Lion and the Deer All day a Deer walks around in the green fields. Deer: I walked all day. My legs hurt. I am so tired. I am also thirsty. I must find some water. Is there a pond nearby? Oh, there it is! See one. The Deer goes to the pond for a drink.
2、Deer: The water looks cool and fresh. HmmI was right. It tastes very good. I will drink a little more. When the Deer leans down for a second drink, she sees another animal. Deer: Oh, hi! Nice to meet you. When did you get here? Whats your name? There is no answer from the pond. The Deer sees herself
3、 in the water for the first time. She is very surprised. Deer: I said, “Nice to meet you.” Wait a minute! Hey, it moves like me. It even talks like me. Then perhaps? Yes! Its me! The Lion and the Deer The Lion and the Deer The Deer looks closely in the water. Deer: I am beautiful! Look at my horns!
4、They are so beautiful. They are the most beautiful horns in the world. I am blessed. Thank you, God. A few minutes latter, the Deer sees her legs. Deer: What are those? Are those my legs? They cant be. They are so skinny. They are so ugly. I hate my legs. Boo-hoo-hoo. Turtle: Hello, Deer. Whats the
5、matter? Why are you crying? Can I help you? Deer: Well, Turtle, just look at my legs. Turtle: Whats wrong with them? Deer: They are too skinny. My horns are so beautiful. But my legs are so ugly. I hate my legs. I want to hide them. What can I do? Turtle: Is that all? Your legs arent ugly. They are
6、just a little thin. But at least they are long. Turtle: Look at my legs. They are so short. I cant run. The Lion and the Deer The Lion and the Deer I cant even walk fast. You should be grateful. Deer: But I dont like my legs. How can I get some new ones? God is so unfair. Turtle: Dont be foolish. Th
7、ere is no way. Be happy with your legs. Someday they will help you. Deer: What do you mean? Turtle: Youll find out one day. Beauty is not everything. So cheer up. Deer: I dont understand. But thanks anyway. See you again, Turtle. The Deer comes out of the pond and rests for a few minutes. Lion: Look
8、! A Deer! It looks tired. I can catch it easily. Today is my lucky day. Deer: I better go now. A Lion might pass by. Lion: Grrr Come here, Deer. I want to eat you. Deer: Oh no! A Lion! I better run away. The Lion and the Deer The Lion and the Deer The Deer quickly runs away. She is very fast. Deer:
9、Come on legs! RUN FASTER! Lion: Stop there! Oh, its no use! That Deer is too fast for me. Where did she go? The Deer runs away ahead and hides behind a tree. Deer: Geez! My legs are skinny. But they are really fast. Wheres the Lion? I cant see him. Lion: Where are you? You cant run away from me. Com
10、e out, come out, wherever you are. The Deer decides to hide in the forest. There are many, many big trees. Deer: Ill go in the forest and hide from the Lion. Hey, whats wrong? I cant move. My horns are caught in a branch. I cant get loose. The Lion is coming closer. What shall I do? Lion: There you
11、are, Deer. Too bad. You are trapped! The Lion and the Deer The Lion and the Deer I will eat you now. Bye, bye. Deer: Oh, no! This cant be! My skinny legs helped me get away. But my beautiful horns got me trapped. Now I know what the Turtle meat. But its no use now. Boo-hoo-hoo. Lion: Gulp! MORAL If you are too greedy, you may even lose what you have.