In a bustling Indian village, nestled between vibrant mango trees and colorful houses, lived a clever mouse named Chotu. Chotu loved exploring the fields and nibbling on sweet jaggery crumbs. One sunny morning, the mice gathered in their cozy burrow, whispering about a new challenge: a sneaky cat named Minku was prowling nearby. The mice wanted to find a way to warn each other whenever Minku was close, but they needed a clever plan to do so without getting caught. Their tiny hearts fluttered with a mix of curiosity and worry, eager to stay safe and clever.
One wise old mouse named Babu had an idea. He remembered a shiny brass bell from the temple, which made a loud sound when rung. Babu suggested, 'What if we tie a bell to Minku’s collar? Whenever he comes near, the bell will ring and warn us all!' The mice cheered at the clever plan, but they also worried—how could they get the bell on Minku without him noticing? Their tiny paws fluttered with excitement and a little nervousness as they brainstormed ways to make their idea work.
The mice decided to hide the bell inside a small basket filled with fragrant jasmine flowers and sweet ladoos. They planned to lure Minku with a tasty piece of jaggery, then quickly tie the bell around his neck while he was distracted. As the sun set, the mice worked together, their tiny paws carefully placing the bell and setting the trap. Their hearts pounded with hope and a little fear, but they believed in their cleverness and teamwork.
That night, as Minku sniffed the jaggery, the mice made their move. They gently tied the bell around Minku’s neck while he was busy munching. Suddenly, the bell jingled loudly, startling everyone. Minku looked around, confused, and then ran away, frightened by the noise. The mice cheered happily, knowing they had outsmarted the sneaky cat. From that day, they learned that teamwork, cleverness, and kindness could solve even the biggest problems, and everyone in the village felt safer and happier.
