Once upon a time, in a forest filled with different animals, there was a brave beagle named Bella. Bella was known for her courage and determination and was always ready for an adventure.
One day, while out exploring, Bella came across a skunk. The skunk, also known for its bravery, was in trouble. It had gotten its paw stuck in a trap and could not free itself. Without hesitation, Bella bravely went to the skunk’s aid. She carefully gnawed at the trap until it broke open, and the skunk was free.
The skunk was so grateful to Bella for saving its life that it offered to repay the favor. Bella thought for a moment and said, “I could use some help finding the best berries in the forest. Will you help me?” The skunk happily agreed, and the two set off on a berry-picking adventure.
As they picked berries, they came across a massive and grumpy bear. The bear was known for stealing berries from other animals, and Bella and the skunk knew they had to be careful. The skunk, with its bravery, thought of a plan. It ran towards the bear, and as the bear was about to attack, the skunk sprayed its smelly spray, making it run away. Bella and the skunk laughed, and then they continued to pick berries.
They picked so many berries that they could hardly carry them all. As they were returning to their homes, they came across a fox, also known for stealing from other animals. The fox asked them if they had any berries, and Bella and the skunk, being clever, said that they had left all their berries back at the berry patch. The fox, not wanting to go all the way back, gave up and went on its way.
Bella and the skunk returned home, tired but happy. They had not only found the best berries in the forest, but they had also made a new friend. From that day on, Bella and the skunk went on many more adventures together and always looked out for one another.
Vocabulary:
- Beagle: A type of small hunting dog
- Skunk: A small black and white mammal with a gland that can spray a strong-smelling liquid
- Determination: Firmness of purpose
- Adventure: An exciting or unusual experience
- Gnawed: To bite or chew on something repeatedly
- Trap: A device used to catch or kill animals
- Repay: To return something to someone as an act of kindness
- Berry: A small fruit with smooth skin and a central core containing seeds
- Grumpy: Being in a bad mood
- Smelly: Having an unpleasant smell
- Clever: Having the ability to learn and understand things easily.
The Summary:
The story is about a brave beagle named Bella who comes across a skunk with its paw stuck in a trap. Bella helps the skunk to free itself, and the skunk is so grateful that it offers to repay the favor. Bella and the skunk go on a berry-picking adventure, but they must be careful because a bear and a fox are known for stealing berries from other animals. With the skunk’s bravery, they come up with a plan to fool the fox, and they successfully find and pick many berries. They also make a new friend and continue to go on many more adventures together.
