In a beautiful forest there is a small, crystal-clear pond. It is like a fairy tale world, with green water plants and colorful flowers, and it is a paradise for small animals. On a large lotus leaf by the pond lives a cute little frog. It is green all over, with a snow-white belly and big, shiny eyes. The most special thing about this little frog is that it loves to sing, and its singing always makes the little friends in the forest happy.
The little frog’s morning concert
Every morning, when the first ray of sunshine falls on the pond, the little frog jumps onto the lotus leaf and begins its day of “concerts”. Its singing is crisp and pleasant, “croak, croak, croak”, like a hymn to nature. When the little animals hear it, they all gather around: the birds hop merrily on the branches, the fish dance in the water, and even the busy little ants stop to listen to the beautiful melody.
The little frog’s song not only fills the forest with energy, but also makes all the animals feel the beauty of life. However, not every animal likes this kind of music…
Meeting the grumpy crocodile
One day, a grumpy crocodile was taking a nap by the pond. As it slept soundly, the little frog’s singing voice reached its ears. “So noisy! All day long, croaking and croaking, do you want me to sleep or not?” The crocodile roared angrily, glaring at the little frog.
The little frog trembled with fear. It had never seen such a fierce crocodile before, and it was both scared and aggrieved. From that day on, in order to avoid trouble, the little frog never dared to sing in the daytime again. It could only silently hide under the lotus leaf, watching its friends play, while its own life lost its color.
Without the company of singing, the little frog became increasingly unhappy. It felt as if it had become an ordinary frog, no longer having a reason to exist.
A kind little squirrel comes to the rescue
One day, a kind little squirrel noticed the little frog’s low mood. It hopped over to the little frog and asked with concern, “Little frog, what’s wrong? Why aren’t you singing? I love your singing.”
The little frog sadly told the little squirrel what had happened. After listening, the little squirrel comforted it and said, ”Don’t be afraid, let’s figure this out together! The big crocodile may have a bad temper, but we can communicate with it.”
So the little squirrel led the little frog to the big crocodile, which was basking in the sun. They approached carefully, and the little squirrel said politely, “Hello, Mr. Crocodile! We know we disturbed your rest before, and we’re sorry. But the little frog really likes to sing, and its singing has brought joy to many animals. Could you discuss this with us and find a way that allows the little frog to continue singing without disturbing your rest?”
The crocodile thought the squirrel’s suggestion made a lot of sense. After a moment’s thought, it said, “Okay, then the frog can only sing when I’m awake, for example when I go out to forage or play.”
The frog was overjoyed and thanked the crocodile. From then on, it sang at the agreed times, and the familiar melodies could be heard again in the forest. The animals gathered together again to enjoy the good times.
Home in danger: the lumberjacks arrive
However, the good times didn’t last long. One day, a group of lumberjacks broke into the forest and started cutting down the trees, destroying the environment. Gradually, there were fewer and fewer trees around the pond, the air in the forest was no longer fresh, and the homes of many animals were also threatened.
The little frog was very sad to see his home being destroyed. He realised that if nothing was done, the beautiful forest might disappear completely. So the little frog decided to use its song to raise awareness about environmental protection.
Using song to appeal for forest protection
One evening, as the sunset painted the sky red, the little frog stood on the only remaining lotus leaf and sang loudly. This time, the song was no longer a cheerful melody, but a call full of sadness and worry. The little animals were deeply moved when they heard it.
The birds flew over and joined in with their chirping; the monkeys climbed to the treetops to show the devastation of the forest; and the rabbits used their cute appearance to beg the lumberjacks to stop cutting down trees. The lumberjacks felt so guilty when they saw this scene that they finally realized the great harm their actions had caused to the animals. They decided to stop cutting down trees and start planting trees to help restore the forest.
The forest is reborn and the singing is even more beautiful
Thanks to everyone’s joint efforts, the forest gradually regained its former vitality. The trees became more lush and the water in the pond clearer. The little frog could sing freely on the lotus leaves again, and its singing was even more beautiful than before, because it knew that not only could its singing bring joy to everyone, but it could also contribute to protecting the environment.
The little frog became the star of the forest
From then on, the singing little frog became a star in the forest. Its story was passed on by word of mouth among the animals, and whenever a new friend came to the forest, everyone would tell the story of the little frog. And the little frog would welcome every new friend with its beautiful singing voice.
The little frog’s song is like the sunshine and rain in the forest, warming every corner and nourishing the hearts of every animal. Through this song, it teaches everyone an important lesson: protecting nature is protecting our common home.
Story inspiration: everyone can contribute to environmental protection
This story tells us that even if you are a little frog, you can also make a difference in the world in your own way. The little frog used his song to convey love and hope, and ultimately aroused everyone’s concern for environmental protection. Similarly, in real life, each of us can start with small things, such as conserving water, reducing waste, and caring for flowers, plants, and trees, to do our part for Mother Earth.
For children, this story is not only interesting, but also inspires them to think about how to care for nature and cherish resources. And for adults, this story can remind them to set an example and create a better future for the next generation.
Interactive questions:
- If you were a little frog, what would you do to attract the lumberjack’s attention?
- Apart from singing, what other ways can you show your love for nature?
We hope this heartwarming story will make you feel the importance of living in harmony with nature, and inspire you to take action and contribute your own strength to protect the environment!
