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The Greedy Mouse

A greedy mouse saw a basket full of corn. He wanted to eat it. So he made a small hole in the basket. He squeezed in through the hole. He ate a lot of corn. He felt full and was very happy.

Now he wanted to come out. He tried to come out through the small hole. He could not. His belly was full. He tried again. But it was of no use.

The mouse started crying. A rabbit was passing by. It heard the mouse’s cry and asked, “Why are you crying, my friend?”

The mouse explained, “I made a small hole and came into the basket to eat the corn. Now I am not able to get out through that hole.”

The rabbit said, “It is because you ate too much. Wait till your belly shrinks.” The rabbit laughed and went away.

The mouse fell asleep in the basket. The next morning his belly had shrunk. But he wanted to eat some more corn. He forgot all about getting out of the basket. So he ate the corn and his belly was really big again.

After eating, the mouse remembered that he had to escape. But obviously, he could not. So he thought, “Oh! Now I will go out tomorrow.”

The cat was the next passerby. He smelt the mouse in the basket. He lifted its lid and ate the mouse.

Moral: Greed can lead to trouble, and it’s important to be content with what you have.

The Greedy Mouse - Takeaway for Class 1,2,3

This story teaches us that eating too much or being greedy can cause problems. It’s better to take just enough and not overdo things.

The Greedy Mouse - Takeaway for Class 4,5,6

The tale of the greedy mouse shows that greed often leads to trouble. If we don’t know when to stop and are always looking for more, we may end up in difficult situations.

The Greedy Mouse - Takeaway for Class 7,8,9

The story warns us about the dangers of greed and the importance of self-control. Even when something seems very good, it’s important to know when to stop before it causes harm.

3 Fun Facts on The Greedy Mouse for Children

• Mice can eat up to 20 times a day! That’s a lot of tiny meals!
• Rabbits are very good at knowing when something is wrong and can be very helpful.
• Cats are natural hunters, and they are known to have amazing senses to find their food.

The Greedy Mouse Quiz for Class 1,2,3

• What did the mouse do when he saw the basket full of corn?
• Why couldn’t the mouse escape the basket?
• Who helped the mouse when he was crying?

The Greedy Mouse Quiz for Class 4,5,6

• What did the rabbit suggest the mouse do to get out of the basket?
• Why did the mouse’s belly become so big?
• What happened to the mouse in the end?

The Greedy Mouse Quiz for Class 7,8,9

• How does the story of the greedy mouse reflect the consequences of unchecked greed?
• What could the mouse have done differently to avoid getting stuck in the basket?
• How does this story teach the importance of moderation and self-discipline?