The Story Teller

Tommy Turkey was very happy. He was chosen by their master Farmer Brown’s, birthday dinner. So, he was proud to announce the news to everyone.

Daisy the cow was shocked when she heard the news. Obviously, Tommy doesn’t know what being ‘dinner’ means, so she patiently explained to Tommy that being dinner means Farmer Brown is going to cook Tommy and serve him to the master’s friends and relatives.

Tommy was horrified he ran. He ran and ran all day. He ran until he thought he was so far from the farm already. When he was about to take a rest, he heard a familiar voice.

‘Hey, Tommy, is  that you?’ it was Daisy the cow. Then she said… ‘oh my, you lost weight..’

It was then that Farmer Brown came and grabbed the horrified Tommy. But the farmer shook his head. Tommy lost so much weight, he’s no longer good to be dinner.

From that day on, Tommy made the habit of running around the farm. That way, he will never be fat enough for dinner.

Adapted from SCHOLASTIC READING SKILLS KIT

Pictures taken from the internet

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