The Bear and the Bee - US English accent (TheFableCottage.com)

Summary

In 'The Bear and the Bee,' Mr. Bear, desperate for honey, encounters a beehive in the forest. Ignoring the bee's warning, he aggressively attempts to take the honey, leading to a series of stings. His temper flares as he smashes the beehive, unleashing a swarm of bees that chase and sting him repeatedly. Returning home, he learns from Mrs. Bear that they had honey all along, and she reminds him of the moral: a hot temper always gets you into trouble.

Takeaways

• 🐻 Mr. Bear's love for honey leads to a conflict with the bees.
• 🌳 Mr. Bear's initial attempt to get honey is met with resistance from the bee.
• 🔨 Mr. Bear's arrogance and aggression escalate the situation.
• 🐝 The bee stands up to Mr. Bear, asserting its rights over the honey.
• 😠 Mr. Bear's temper leads to a series of aggressive actions against the bees.
• 🏠 Mr. Bear's actions result in the destruction of the beehive and a swarm of angry bees.
• 🐝 The bees retaliate by stinging Mr. Bear multiple times.
• 🏃 Mr. Bear's chase and eventual escape from the bees end in his return home.
• 🏠 Mrs. Bear reveals that honey was available at home, highlighting Mr. Bear's impulsiveness.
• 💡 The moral of the story emphasizes the consequences of a hot temper and the importance of patience.

Q & A

Why does Mr. Bear go into the forest?

Mr. Bear goes into the forest because he can't find any honey in his cupboard.

What does Mr. Bear see in the forest that makes him excited?

Mr. Bear sees a beehive in a tree, which excites him because he smells the honey.

How does the bee react when Mr. Bear tries to take the honey?

The bee flies out and tells Mr. Bear to go away, asserting that the honey is not his.

What does Mr. Bear do after being annoyed by the bee?

Mr. Bear, annoyed, claims to be bigger and stronger than the bee and tells the bee to buzz off.

What happens when Mr. Bear tries to take the honey again?

The bee stings Mr. Bear on his nose, causing him pain and anger.

What does Mr. Bear attempt to do in response to the bee's sting?

Mr. Bear tries to hit the bee with a big stick, but the bee is too fast and avoids being hit.

How does Mr. Bear finally get the bees to stop flying around him?

Mr. Bear smashes the beehive to pieces, thinking he has trapped the bee.

What unexpected consequence occurs after Mr. Bear smashes the beehive?

Thousands of bees fly out of the smashed beehive and start stinging Mr. Bear all over his body.

Where do the bees chase Mr. Bear and what do they sting him on?

The bees chase Mr. Bear through the forest, stinging him on his arms, legs, hands, ear, and especially his nose.

What does Mrs. Bear say to Mr. Bear when he returns home?

Mrs. Bear tells Mr. Bear that he lost his temper again and gives him bee-sting medicine.

What does Mrs. Bear reveal to Mr. Bear that he was not aware of?

Mrs. Bear reveals that there was honey in the cupboard all along, behind the flour.

What is the moral of the story?

The moral of the story is that a hot temper always gets you into trouble.