
At sunrise, a young hare carried a berry basket through the meadow.
The Hare With Many Friends Runs for HelpA hare asks many friends for help and learns a few true helpers matter more than many promises.
1. At sunrise, a young hare carried a berry basket through the meadow.
2. At the stream, one bridge plank broke, and the basket could not cross.
3. The hare called, “Squirrel, please help me fix the bridge.”
4. The squirrel promised help, then hurried away to gather acorns.
5. The hare asked Beaver, and Beaver promised help after lunch.
6. The hare asked Goose, and Goose promised help after swimming.
7. The hare asked many friends, and every friend promised to come.
8. Afternoon passed, but the bridge stayed broken and the friends stayed away.
9. Then Squirrel returned with a strong branch and placed it nearby.
10. Beaver came after lunch, and the three friends fitted the plank.
11. The hare carried the berries across while Squirrel and Beaver watched.
12. A few true helpers crossed the bridge, and the berries tasted sweeter.
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