Little Brown Squirrel

Little Brown Squirrel HẢI VÂN

Little Brown Squirrel was a brisk and helpful kid. One day, after school, Brown Squirrel helped uncle White Rabbit push his wagon of carrots home. On the way, Brown Squirrel kept bragging to anyone he met.- Look, I’m helping uncle Rabbit push this wagon of carrots. I’m so good, right?

Brown Squirrel helped Miss Yellow Hen make her nest. He finished everything as quick as a flash, neatly and tidily. Brown Squirrel ran around his neighborhood bragging happily.- I’ve just helped Miss Hen make her nest! I am a nice kid, right?

Mr. Beardy Goat got sick. Brown Squirrel cooked him porridge, helped him take medicine. Mr. Beardy Goat got so touched, he hugged Brown Squirrel and said.- Thank you, kid! You’re so warm-hearted.

Saying goodbye to Mr. Goat, Brown Squirrel went home joyfully. On the way home, he eagerly bragged to everyone he met.- I’ve just got praised by Mr. Beardy Goat, for taking care of him while he’s sick.

Getting home, Brown Squirrel called his mom from far away. - Mom, I’ve just helped Mr. Beardy Goat. Mom smiled and said.- It’s so nice to help people like that, sweetie. But you should not brag around about what you have done. The less you talk about them, the more praiseworthy they become. Brown Squirrel kept quiet with a thoughtful look for a while, and then he told Mom.- I know what you mean, Mommy.