by Ellen C. Babbitt
How the Monkey Saved His Troop
- As tomorrow is Easter, I found this story quite fitting for the season. The Chief Monkey said "Do not fear; I will save you." Then, he sacrificed himself (by becoming a bridge for his troops to step on) to save the troops. Jesus had the ultimate sacrifice when he decided to save us when He died for our sins. Therefore, the story "How the Monkey Save His Troops" reminded me of Jesus's greatest sacrifice.
The Hawks and their Friends
- Lesson: The strong bond of friendship is greatly reliable. "Friends in need are friends indeed."
The Brave Little Bowman
- Lesson #1: Do not doubt the strength and skill of the little guy. (Your physical appearance does not define your inner strength.)
- Lesson #2: When it comes to a life/death situation, care for those who were mean to you (or your enemies).
The Foolhardy Wolf
- Lesson #1: Do not be cocky.
- The wolf thought he was as strong as a lion and thought he could in a sense "trade places" with the masterful lion. However, when he did this, he got killed. Turns out, he is not as strong as the lion.
- Lesson #2: Be grateful to those who provide for you.
The Stolen Plow
- Lesson: You cannot get away from a lie.
The Lion in Bad Company
- Lesson #1: Listen to your elders.
- I believe there is a fine line in the phrase "listen to your elders." Our parents, or elders, have experienced greater years of life than us and are likely to have good recommendations for us since they want what is best for us. However, I believe that there is a line where we cannot always listen to our parents or else it will feel like we are living our lives for them, rather than for God. The simplest example I can think of is picking a major. If we listen to our parents's pick for a major we will pursue, we might not enjoy and would feel a sense of regret towards them. More so, they are not the ones to purse the major. They are not the ones who will put in the hours of work, take tests, find a job, etc.
- Lesson #2: Beware of bad friends.
- The wolf just left the lion when the lion was in trouble, even though the lion was the one to provide him with good food and risking his life for the food. The wolf never tried to help the lion when he was being killed, instead he just turned away and went home.
The Wise Goat and the Wolf
- Lesson #1: It is okay to help others; however, if you have that gut feeling where you are uneasy about the situation, be aware of the surroundings and cautious.
- Lesson #2: The bad people never win.
Prince Wicked and the Grateful Animals
- Lesson #1: Keep your promise.
- Lesson #2: If you are able, save who you can - poor or rich.
- Lesson #3: Care for the weaker first.
Beauty and the Brownie
- Lesson: Listen, pay attention, and follow instructions.
The Elephant and the Dog
- Lesson: Best friends should not be separated.
This image is from my favorite story of the collection, "The Brave Little Bowman." It embraces the theme that no matter your physical size, you can have great inner strength.
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