Three Ants in an Anthill
Moral: Never be selfish
By: Shumala J 4C

About the Author: She loves reading, drawing and exploring nature

One cold winter night, in a huge anthill in a forest, there was an ant who was asking for food as she had finished her store of food. Her name was Alley Ant. Everyone agreed to help her. “There you go. I’ll get some cake too.” offered Amy Ant, the kindest ant in the anthill.

“Thank you, Amy.” Alley thanked Amy and went to Anty Ant, who lived next door. Alley asked Anty for some food but Anty rudely shooed her away yelling, “No!! I’ll never share!”

Alley was really hurt. She went to Amy for help. Amy and Alley hatched a plan. Soon winter passed and summer arrived. Amy and Alley together made sure that Anty was always playing and never thought of collecting food for the winter, throughout the summer.

Soon the freezing winter came. Anty had no food and went to Alley for food. Alley refused to even speak to her. A hurt and shivering Anty went to Amy for food. Amy offered her nothing, saying she didn’t have extra.

A month of winter passed and Anty had learnt a lesson. She regretted being selfish. She went to Amy for forgiveness. Amy and Alley felt bad for her and shared some food. From then on, Anty became as kind as Alley and Amy.