By: Sahasra Kamala, 4C

There were once a hare, a grasshopper and a toad. Grasshopper was friendly with both Hare and Toad.
“Why is Grasshopper friendly with Toad?” Hare said to herself. “I will make a potion that will set them apart forever!”
The next day, at the market, Hare finally found Toad and Grasshopper. “Grasshopper, look at these tomatoes! They are so red!” Toad said. “Come to my house and I will make soup.”

“Toad and Grasshopper would you care to come to my house for dinner?” Hare asked. “Why, of course,” said the Grasshopper.
That night, Toad went to get Grasshopper, who was waiting for him. Then they went to Hare’s house.
“Welcome!” Hare said. “Please get a carrot before coming in.” While they were getting the carrot, Hare poured poison into Toad’s food. Before eating, Grasshopper said, “For us grasshoppers, we must kick the table.” Saying so, he kicked the table, swapping Toad’s plate with Hare’s. Then they ate. All of a sudden, Hare was dead as ice. Toad had been saved!
“Thank you, you saved my life! How can I repay you? I insist you to come to my house for a proper meal. Although my wife is not home, I shall cook,” Toad said gratefully.
“My dear Toad, I shall come,” Grasshopper said.
So they went home and Toad made yummy soup without poison!

Moral: Good friends don’t plot against each other.