The Clever Mouse-deer and the Crocodile

Front

Who lived near the wide river?

Back

A clever mouse-deer.

Front

What creature lived in the river and wanted to catch the mouse-deer?

Back

A big and hungry crocodile.

Front

What did the mouse-deer want to do one day?

Back

He wanted to drink water from the river.

Front

What idea did the mouse-deer come up with to trick the crocodile?

Back

He pretended to count the crocodiles to prepare a feast.

Front

What did the crocodile do when he heard the mouse-deer counting?

Back

He called all his friends to line up across the river.

Front

What did the mouse-deer do after pretending to count the crocodiles?

Back

He jumped to the other side and ran away.

Front

What did the mouse-deer shout after escaping?

Back

There are so many of you! My meat won’t be enough for all of you!

Front

How did the crocodiles feel after realizing they were tricked?

Back

They were very disappointed.

Front

What lesson can be learned from the story?

Back

Being clever and quick-witted can help one outsmart others.