

One sunny day, the fox smiled and said, “Stork, come over for a delicious dinner at my house!” The stork flapped her wings happily. “Thank you, Fox! I’d love to come,” she replied excitedly. Together, they picked a time for their meal. The fox planned something clever in her mind. The stork did not know about the fox’s trick.

The stork walked with her long legs to the fox’s cozy home. The fox greeted her at the door and said, “Welcome, Stork!” The aroma of food filled the air. The stork’s tummy growled with hunger. She was so grateful for the fox’s invitation. The fox smiled slyly, already proud of her plan.

The fox served dinner on flat plates. She quickly licked up her meal with her tongue. The stork tried, but her long beak couldn’t pick up any food. “Oh dear, can’t you eat?” asked the fox, pretending to be surprised. The stork tried again but was still hungry. The fox giggled quietly at her trick.

The stork looked sad but stayed polite. “Thank you for dinner anyway, Fox,” she said kindly. Her belly rumbled because she was still hungry. The fox laughed and finished her own meal. The stork walked home, thinking about the fox’s joke. She wondered how to help the fox learn a lesson.

The next morning, the stork visited the fox. She smiled and said, “Please come to my house for dinner, Fox!” The fox’s eyes lit up with excitement. “Yes, thank you, Stork! I’ll be there,” said the fox happily. The stork flapped her wings and danced with joy. The fox hurried home, dreaming of a big meal.

The evening arrived, and the fox pranced to the stork’s tall nest. The stork greeted the fox kindly at her doorstep. “Welcome, Fox! I’ve made something special for you,” said the stork. The fox sniffed the air and licked her lips hungrily. Delicious smells filled the nest. The fox could hardly wait to eat.

The stork brought out two tall jars with narrow necks. “Dinner is ready!” she announced. The stork poked her long beak into a jar and slurped up the food. The fox tried to put her nose inside, but it couldn’t fit. The fox struggled but only smelled the tasty meal. The stork ate happily beside her.

The fox looked sad and hungry. She couldn’t reach the food at all. The stork glanced at her friend kindly. “Now you know how I felt yesterday,” said the stork. The fox realized her trick wasn’t funny anymore. She understood how much the stork had wanted to eat.

The fox lowered her head and said, “I’m sorry, Stork. I wasn’t thinking about your feelings.” The stork nodded and replied, “It’s okay, Fox. We can make better choices next time.” Both animals felt happier after talking. The fox promised to be kinder. Their friendship started to bloom again.

The stork and fox decided to share a meal together. The stork brought soup, and the fox brought bread. They found nice bowls where both could eat easily. They shared the food with big smiles. The meal tasted better because they were fair. Their laughter filled the forest air.

The fox remembered how sad she felt when she couldn’t eat. The stork was glad she had taught her friend a lesson. “It’s better to treat each other kindly,” she said. The fox nodded and agreed. Their friendship grew stronger with every meal. The fox never played a mean trick again.

From that day on, the fox and the stork always shared fair meals. They invited each other for picnics by the river. Both remembered the lesson: “Treat others the way you want to be treated!” Their laughter echoed through the forest. They remained the best of friends. Everyone admired their kindness.