The Runaway Pancake: The Fox's Trick

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#1

The Pancake Man ran and ran until he reached a wide river.

#2

He stopped at the edge. He could not swim.

#3

"Oh no! A river! I cannot swim. If I get wet, I will fall apart!" says Pancake Man.

#4

Just then, a familiar voice came from behind a bush.

#5

"Good morning, little pancake. Do you need help crossing the river? I can carry you on my nose," says Mr. Red.

#6

"Really? You will not eat me?" asks Pancake Man.

#7

"Eat you? Oh no, no, no. I do not like pancakes. I prefer fish. Now, jump on my nose!" says Mr. Red.

#8

The Pancake Man jumped onto Mr. Red's nose.

#9

Mr. Red walked into the river. The water got deeper and deeper.

#10

"The water is getting deep. Climb higher, little pancake — onto my head!" says Mr. Red.

#11

The Pancake Man climbed onto Mr. Red's head.

#12

Then — snap! Mr. Red opened his mouth wide and tossed the pancake into the air!

#13

But just at that moment, the three little ducks arrived at the river!

#14

"Quick! Jump into the water! Ducks can swim, but foxes cannot!" says Loopy.

#15

Loopy swam fast and caught the Pancake Man before he hit the water.

#16

He put the pancake safely on his head and swam to the other side.

#17

"No! My breakfast!" says Mr. Red.

#18

"You... you saved me! Thank you, Loopy!" says Pancake Man.

#19

Back at the pond, the Pancake Man sat with the three little ducks.

#20

"I am sorry I ran away. I was scared you would eat me," says Pancake Man.

#21

"That is okay. You were very brave to run so fast. But running away from friends is not the answer," says Loopy.

#22

"Loopy is right. And next time, I will bake enough pancakes for everyone — including you, Mr. Pancake!" says Mother Duck.

#23

And so they all shared the pancakes together.

#24

Even the Pancake Man had a tiny bite — of a different pancake, of course.

#25

The End.