The Dog and his Bone - US English accent (TheFableCottage.com)

Summary

A dog finds a bone and joyfully runs home, passing various places. As he crosses a bridge, he sees a reflection of another dog with a bigger bone in the water. Greedily, he leaps in to steal the bigger bone, only to realize it was just his own reflection. His bone falls into the water and sinks, leaving him with nothing. Wet and cold, he learns a valuable lesson: being greedy can cost you what you already have. The moral of the story is to be content with what you have, as greed may lead to losing it all.

Takeaways

• 😀 A dog finds a bone in a trash can while walking down the street.
• 😀 The dog excitedly grabs the bone and runs home with it.
• 😀 The dog passes by several landmarks, including a train station, school, park, and a bridge.
• 😀 While on the bridge, the dog sees another dog with a bigger bone in the water below.
• 😀 The dog becomes curious and envious of the other dog’s bigger bone.
• 😀 The dog growls at the reflection in the water and decides to steal the bigger bone.
• 😀 The dog jumps into the water to grab the bone, but it is just a reflection of himself.
• 😀 The dog’s bone falls from his mouth into the water as he barks for help.
• 😀 The dog swims to shore, realizing he has lost both his bone and his reflection.
• 😀 The moral of the story is: Be happy with what you have. Greed can lead to losing everything.

Q & A

What is the dog's initial reaction when he sees the bone?

The dog is very excited and thinks, 'A bone! Yippee! How lucky for me!'

Where does the dog run after he finds the bone?

The dog runs past the train station, the school, the park, and eventually onto a bridge.

What does the dog see when he looks into the water from the bridge?

The dog sees another dog with a bone in its mouth, which he believes is a real dog.

What does the dog think about the other dog's bone?

The dog wonders why the other dog has a bigger bone and becomes envious, thinking, 'I want that big bone!'

What is the dog's plan after seeing the reflection of the other dog?

The dog decides to steal the other dog's bone, believing it is real.

What happens when the dog jumps into the water?

When the dog leaps into the water, the other dog disappears, and he realizes it was just his own reflection.

What mistake does the dog make when he barks in the water?

When the dog barks for help, his bone falls from his mouth and sinks to the bottom of the water.

How does the dog feel after losing the bone?

The dog feels wet, cold, and upset because he no longer has the bone.

What is the moral of the story?

The moral of the story is to be happy with what you have, as greed may cause you to lose everything.

What is the significance of the dog's reflection in the water?

The reflection in the water represents the dog's own greed and desire for something bigger, leading him to make a foolish decision.