The Greedy Dog and The Bone

The Greedy Dog and The Bone

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A greedy dog finds a bone but loses it when he tries to grab another from his reflection. Through this simple tale, children learn the valuable lesson: Greed leads to grief — be happy with what you have.

age3 - 6 years old
emotional intelligence
animalseducationlearningself-discoveryadventure
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