Today I would like to share with you a cozy little story called “The Little Mouse Builds a House”. This story is about how a little mouse makes his dream come true step by step, and also about the importance of friends helping each other. If you are worried about the difficulties in your life, maybe after listening to this story you will have more strength to go on!
I. The Little Mouse’s Dream
There was a little mouse on the prairie. He was not very big, but he was very thoughtful. He always had one wish – he wanted to have his own home.
When spring came, the grass was green, the flowers bloomed, and the animals were busy. The little mouse was no exception. He ran around every day, looking for hay, gathering twigs, and preparing to build his house.
As he worked, he said to himself, “I want to build the strongest house I can, so I won’t freeze in the winter.
He chose a clearing next to a large tree, thinking it would get good sunlight and a nice view. Then he broke off branches with his teeth, put them together, and covered them with thick hay. It took a few days, but finally the house was built!
But it wasn’t long before a great wind blew. The wind was so strong that it pushed against the mouse’s house like a naughty child. The house collapsed with a loud bang, scattering hay and twigs everywhere.
Seeing her hard work to build the house just collapsed, the little mouse was sad, sat on the ground and cried, mouth also whispered: “squeak, squeak ……”
Two: Grandpa Cow lends a helping hand
Just when the little mouse was sad, an old friend came by. He was a very old cow and everyone called him “Grandpa Cow”.
When he saw the little mouse sitting alone on the ground, crying, Grandpa Cow went over to him and asked, “What’s wrong, little one? Why are you so sad?”
The little mouse sobbed and said, “I want to build a house, but every time I build it, the wind blows it down.
Grandpa Cow looked at the collapsed house and its surroundings and said with a smile, “Son, you built your house on the open ground, of course it will fall down easily when the wind blows over it. And this place is low, when it rains, it might even be flooded.
The little mouse looked up with tears in her eyes and asked, “Then what should I do?”
Grandpa Cow thought for a moment and said gently, “Why don’t you come to my house and find a corner to build a house, it will be much safer than here.
When the little mouse heard this, her eyes lit up and she said happily, “Really? Thank you, Grandpa Cow!”
So the little mouse followed Grandpa Cow back home.
Three, a new home is born!
Grandpa Cow’s house is really big! There were lots of places inside. The little mouse chose a quiet corner and began to build the house again in earnest.
This time he was more attentive. As he worked, he hummed a song: “I will build a good house, not afraid of the wind or the rain.
Grandpa Cow was touched by the mouse’s efforts. He used his tail to help the mouse pick up branches and encouraged him, “Go ahead! When your house is built, you will be able to live in it without worrying.
With Grandpa Cow’s help, the little mouse built his house much faster. Soon a new little house was finished. It wasn’t very big, but it looked very warm. The house was covered with soft hay and had a small window to let in the sunlight.
The little mouse was so happy that he ran around the house, smiling as he looked at it. He ran to Grandpa Cow and said gratefully, “Thank you, Grandpa Cow! I could not have built this house without you.
Grandfather Cow smiled and replied, “Don’t mention it, this will be your home from now on, you can decorate it however you want.
Four: A Happy New Life
From that day on, the little mouse and Grandpa Cow became neighbors. During the day, he accompanied Grandpa Cow on his walks in the meadow and told him stories; at night, he returned to his own little house and slept peacefully.
For Grandpa Cow, the arrival of the little mouse made his life much more lively. He used to feel a little lonely when he lived alone, but not anymore, he has someone to talk to every day and his life is full of laughter.
The two became best friends, often playing and chatting together and having a great time.
V. What the Story Tells Us
This story is simple, but it tells us some very important things:
1. Persistence is important
The little mouse failed to build a house the first time, but she didn’t give up; she kept working hard and finally succeeded. This shows that you should not give up easily when you encounter difficulties, as long as you persist, you will always find a way.
2. Dare to ask for help when you have a problem
When the little mouse didn’t know what to do, she took the initiative to ask Grandpa Ox for advice and got good advice and help. This reminds us that sometimes what one person can’t solve, someone else can.
3. Helping others is a happy thing
Grandpa Cow not only gave the little mouse advice, but also helped build the house himself. This kindness changed the little mouse’s life for the better and also helped Grandpa Cow win friendship. So if we have the ability, we should help others more often.
4. True friends support each other
The friendship between Little Mouse and Grandpa Ox is touching. They look out for each other, take care of each other, and spend a lot of happy time together. It also makes us realize that a real friend is not someone you have fun with, but someone who is willing to be with you and help you when you need it.
Everyone needs a home.
Building a House for Mice” is a seemingly simple but meaningful story. It tells us that everyone has a dream in their heart, and the process of pursuing our dreams may face setbacks, but as long as we don’t give up, together with the support of our friends, we will surely be able to get out of the predicament and realize our goals.
Dear friends, I hope this story can bring you a little warmth and courage. Whether you are facing difficulties now or not, don’t forget to thank those who have helped you. At the same time, please remember that if you have the opportunity, don’t forget to help others. The world will be a better place because we care about each other.
