A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow footbridge, he happened to look down and saw himself reflected in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own.
If he had stopped to think he would have known better. But instead of thinking, he dropped his bone and sprang at the Dog in the river, only to find himself swimming for dear life to reach the shore. At last he managed to scramble out, and as he stood sadly thinking about the good bone he had lost, he realized how foolish he had been.
It is very foolish to be greedy.
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Story Ideas:
We used a mirror (for pretend water) and tangerine (instead of a bone--because I knew Ethan would pay attention if it meant he got the food for reward).
Phrases about greed that we say:
"You get what you git. And you don't throw a fit"
Be grateful for what you have, or you lose it
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