Hello everyone!Today I would like to share a short story that we all heard as children – The Fox and the Grapes.Although this story seems simple, it tells us many important truths.It is about a mother fox who goes through a lot of trouble to pick grapes in order to find food for her children; years later, her children finally understand their mother’s love and express their deep gratitude.
If you are looking for a heart-warming story, or want to teach your children to learn gratitude and perseverance, then this article must be worth reading through carefully.
I. The Hungry Little Fox
Deep in a big mountain, there lived a family of foxes.They lived in a cave and lived quite peacefully.But one day, the little fox was so hungry that he sat at home and cried loudly, “I’m so hungry, I really can’t stand it anymore!”
The fox’s mother heard her child’s cries and rushed over to comfort him, “Baby don’t cry, mommy will go and find you food now.”
The little fox listened to his mom’s words, stopped crying and waited obediently for her to come back.As she walked, the mother fox said, “I’m going to pick you a bunch of sweet grapes so you can eat them all.”
So she set out on a journey in search of grapes.
II. Mother Fox’s Hard Journey
Mother Fox ran all the way over mountain after mountain.She traveled for a long, long time, and finally came to a small village where people lived.There was a vine full of grapes with purple fruits hanging all over the branches, which looked especially attractive.
The mother fox thought to herself, “Great, I can pick some and go back to feed my children.”She carefully jumped up the vine, picked up a large bunch of ripe grapes in her mouth, and then prepared to go home.
But the journey home was not easy.She had to go over three more high mountains, and every step was very hard.She kept thinking of the children at home in her mind, worrying if they would be in danger in her absence.
When she had almost reached the door of her house, she was so tired that she could hardly stand up.The grapes she was carrying in her mouth also became heavier and heavier.She decided to take a break and put the grapes under a large tree.
III. Sudden Danger
Just as the mother fox was about to take a rest, a dog suddenly barked in the distance: “Woof woof woof!”And then there were the hunter’s footsteps.
The mother fox immediately realized that the situation was not right.If she continued to stay here, not only would she be discovered, but her children might also be in danger.
She hurriedly shouted, “Baby – danger!Run!”
The words reached the little fox’s ears.Although it didn’t understand what was happening, when it heard its mom’s voice, it immediately ran out of its hole and fled into the deep mountains to escape the possible threat.
And the mother fox?She never returned home.
IV. Reunion after many years
Time went by day by day, and in the blink of an eye many years passed.The little fox had grown up and become a big fox.It always remembered the day its mother left and never gave up the hope of finding her.
One day, it returned to the cave where it had lived with its mother when it was a child.He was surprised to find a thick grapevine growing under a big tree.
The vine was full of fruits, purple-red in color, crystal clear, and emitting a sweet smell.
“How could grapes suddenly grow in this place?”The little fox felt very strange.It picked a bunch and tasted it, and the flavor was sweet.”Wow, it’s so delicious!It’s sweeter than I thought!”
It couldn’t help but eat some more, and as it ate, it remembered what its mother had said when it was a child, “Don’t cry, baby, mommy will get you something delicious in a minute.”
At this time, it realized the truth: it turned out that these grapes were grown from the grape seeds that mom brought back that year!
It was mom’s efforts and sacrifices that made this fruitful grapevine possible today.
V. The Child Who Knows How to Be Grateful
Thinking of this, the little fox’s heart was filled with emotion.Although mom has not come back so far, her selfless love has been growing up with it.
So it stood under the vine and shouted to the valley:
“Mom – thank you!”
Its voice echoed in the valley, as if it hoped to reach far away so that its mother could hear it.
VI. Three important lessons this story teaches us
1. Mother’s love is the greatest power in the world
In order to let her child have a bite of sweet grapes, the fox mother went over the mountains and risked her life to pick the fruit.Even when she meets a hunter, her first thought is to protect her child.This kind of mother’s love is selfless and firm, which is worth every one of us to learn and cherish.
2. Know how to be grateful before you can really grow up
Years later, the little fox understood his mother’s contribution and learned to be grateful.It didn’t forget its mom’s kindness, but expressed its thanks in its own way.In life, we should do the same, remember those who have helped us and be grateful.
3. Persist in your efforts and you will see hope
The journey of the mother fox was difficult, but she always persisted and finally brought back the grapes.This also tells us: no matter how difficult it is, as long as you don’t give up, there will always be hope.
VII. Why is this story worth remembering?
Although this story is short, the emotion it conveys is very deep.It shows us that animals also have deep feelings for each other, and it also makes us realize how powerful the power of affection is.
For parents, this is a very suitable story to tell their children.It not only helps children understand what love and responsibility are, but also teaches them how to face difficulties and express gratitude.
And for adults, it serves as a reminder that no matter how far we have come, we should never forget those who have silently paid for us.
VIII. Concluding Remarks
The Fox and the Grapes is not just a fairy tale, it is more like a mirror of real life.In this fast-paced society, we sometimes ignore the love around us and forget to say thank you to others.
But in fact, a simple “thank you” can make people feel warm.A small act of kindness can change a person’s life.
So, why don’t you tell this story to the people around you, and let yourself feel the most original and sincere emotions again.
May we all be like that little fox, learn to be grateful, learn to be strong, and may everyone who pays for family and love be treated gently by the world.
