The Cunning Lizard’s Cunning Plan.

Once upon a time, there was a cunning lizard named Lenny who lived in the forest. Lenny was known for his intelligence and his ability to come up with clever plans to get what he wanted.
One day, Lenny decided that he wanted to have all the delicious fruits that grew on the trees in the forest. However, the fruits were always out of reach, and Lenny couldn’t climb the tall trees to get them.
So, Lenny came up with a cunning plan. He approached the birds in the forest and asked them for their help. Lenny promised the birds that he would share the fruits with them if they helped him get them.
The birds agreed to help Lenny and together they came up with a plan. Lenny would lie down on his back, pretending to be dead, and the birds would pick him up in their beaks and fly him to the top of the trees.
The plan worked perfectly. The birds flew Lenny to the top of the trees, and he was able to eat as many fruits as he wanted. Lenny kept his promise and shared the fruits with the birds.
However, the other animals in the forest soon caught on to Lenny’s plan and they were not happy. They felt that Lenny was being unfair and taking advantage of the birds. The animals decided to confront Lenny and put an end to his cunning plan.
When Lenny heard about the animals’ plan, he quickly came up with another plan. He pretended to be sorry and promised to never do it again. He even offered to share his fruits with the other animals.
The animals were pleased with Lenny’s apology and forgave him. However, Lenny secretly continued his cunning plan with the birds. He knew that he had to be more careful and keep his plans a secret.
And so, Lenny continued to enjoy the delicious fruits of the forest, thanks to his cunning plan and his ability to outsmart the other animals.

Moral

1. Never underestimate the power of your own intelligence and resourcefulness.
2. Sometimes, the most unexpected solutions can be the most effective.
3. It is important to think creatively and outside the box when faced with challenges.
4. Deception and manipulation can have consequences and may not always lead to success in the long run.
5. Honesty and integrity are important values to uphold, even in difficult situations.

Origin of the Story: Nigeria