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"I'm afraid to put my head inside your mouth; you might eat me," the

woodpecker said cautiously.

The lion, desperate for relief, promised, "Don't be afraid, dear woodpecker.

I won't harm you. Please save my life."

The woodpecker, though still wary, decided to help. He placed a stick
between the lion's upper and lower jaws, ensuring the lion couldn't close his

mouth. Carefully, the woodpecker entered the lion's open mouth and tapped

the bone with his sharp beak until it fell out. Once the bone was gone, the

woodpecker removed the stick, allowing the lion to close his mouth.

The lion felt immense relief but didn't utter a word of thanks to the

woodpecker. Days passed, and the woodpecker finally approached the lion,

saying, "I need a favour."

The lion, remembering the woodpecker's previous help, replied, "I've

already done enough for you. I can't do more."

The woodpecker understood that the lion was ungrateful, and from that

day on, he kept his distance from the unappreciative lion.

Life Skill & Values
Moral of this story

This tale teaches us that gratitude is essential. When someone helps us, it's important
to acknowledge their kindness and be willing to help them in return.

Word-Meaning

gratitude : a feeling of thankfulness, strengthens : to become stronger, mighty : very

strong, approached : to come near, immense : very great, unappreciative : thankless.

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