The Lion and the Little Mouse

Once upon a time, in a quiet golden desert, a mighty lion was resting under a

shady tree. The wind was soft and the sand sparkled like tiny stars. A little mouse came

scampering by, chasing its own shadow. It ran across the lion's big paw.

Oops. The lion woke up with a deep rumbling roar. "Who dares wake

me?" the lion growled. The tiny mouse trembled, "Oh, mighty lion,

I didn't mean to. Please don't be angry." The lion looked at the mouse and

smiled gently. "You're too small to harm anyone. Go on, little one."

The mouse squeaked with relief and hurried away. Days later, the lion got caught