The story about the clever crow and the Graceful Crane
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The Clever Crow and the Graceful Crane
Once upon a time, in a lush green forest by a glistening river, lived a clever black crow and a graceful white crane. Though they were very different in appearance and behavior, they were good friends.
The crow was smart and talkative, always flying here and there, collecting shiny things and solving little problems with his wit. The crane, on the other hand, was calm and quiet. She would spend hours by the water, fishing patiently, never in a rush.
One dry summer, a terrible drought struck the forest. The river shrank, and food became scarce. Animals were worried, and even the birds had trouble finding something to eat.
The crow, being clever, had hidden a small stash of nuts and berries in a hollow tree. He shared it with the crane, but it wasn't enough to last much longer.
“We need a better plan,” said the crow, pacing around. “We can’t survive on scraps!”
The crane looked toward the distant hills. “There’s a valley past those mountains,” she said softly. “My grandmother once told me it has lakes that never dry and fields full of grains.”
The crow flapped his wings excitedly. “Let’s go then!”
But the journey was long and dangerous. The crow, fast and restless, wanted to fly ahead. The crane, steady but slow, needed time.
So they came up with a plan.
“I’ll fly ahead and scout the way,” said the crow. “You follow slowly and rest when you need. I’ll leave signs—feathers on branches, or stones in the shape of arrows—to guide you.”
The crane nodded, trusting her friend.
The journey took many days. The crow flew back and forth, helping the crane cross rivers, warning her of predators, and guiding her through the thick forest.
Finally, they reached the valley.
It was just as the crane’s grandmother had said—wide lakes sparkled under the sun, and golden grains danced in the breeze. There was plenty of food, and the air was fresh and cool.
The crow and the crane settled there, grateful for each other. The crow had the ideas, and the crane had the patience. Together, they had survived the drought and found a new home.
And from that day on, all the birds in the forest knew: brains and balance, cleverness and calm—together, they can get you through anything.
Moral: Different strengths can work together to overcome great challenges.
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