The Lion and the Bull

The Lion and the Bull

Kaituhi
authorFanos Academy

A tale about a friendship between a mighty lion king and a strong bull, and how jealousy and lies can tragically tear even the strongest bonds apart. It teaches a valuable lesson about trusting one's heart over the lies of others.

age6 - 10 tau te pakeke
emotional intelligence
Friendship & Sharing
Ka pai pea ki a koe
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