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In “The Peacock and the Crane,” a proud peacock boasts about his beautiful feathers to a crane, who appreciates the peacock’s beauty but values his ability to fly and explore the world. The peacock learns that while external beauty is appealing, it is more important to possess skills and abilities that enable one to achieve great things. The story conveys the moral that everyone has unique qualities that make them special, emphasizing the importance of humility and inner strengths over superficial appearances.
  1. What did the peacock think was the most important thing about himself?
  2. Why did the crane say he didn’t want the peacock’s beautiful feathers?
  3. What lesson did the peacock learn from the crane at the end of the story?

The Peacock and the Crane

Once upon a time, in a lovely forest, there lived a beautiful peacock. The peacock had feathers that were colorful and shiny, and he loved to show them off to everyone.

The Peacock Meets the Crane

One day, the peacock saw a crane by the river. The crane had a long neck and cool legs, but his feathers were plain and gray.

The peacock said, “Wow, look at my feathers! They are so colorful and shiny. What do you think of them?”

The crane replied, “Yes, your feathers are very pretty, but I don’t wish to have them.”

The Peacock’s Surprise

The peacock was surprised. “Why wouldn’t you want beautiful feathers like mine?” he asked.

The crane smiled and said, “I can fly high in the sky with my wings. I can travel to faraway places and see the world. Your feathers may be pretty, but they can’t help you fly.”

A Lesson Learned

The peacock thought about what the crane said. He realized that while his feathers were beautiful, they couldn’t help him do amazing things like flying.

Feeling a bit embarrassed, the peacock folded his feathers and decided to be more humble.

The Moral of the Story

This story teaches us that being beautiful on the outside is nice, but it’s more important to have skills and abilities that help us do wonderful things.

Remember, everyone is special in their own way, just like the peacock and the crane!

  • What do you think makes someone special? Can you think of something special about yourself or a friend?
  • Why do you think the crane was happy with his plain feathers? What are some things you can do that make you feel proud?
  • Have you ever felt like the peacock, wanting to show off something you have? How did it make you feel, and what did you learn from it?
  1. Feather Hunt: Go on a nature walk with your family or friends and look for different types of feathers. Collect a few (make sure they are safe and clean) and bring them back. Compare the feathers you found with pictures of peacock and crane feathers. Discuss how each feather might help the bird in its environment. Why do you think some birds have colorful feathers while others have plain ones?

  2. Flying Experiment: Create simple paper airplanes and decorate them with colorful designs. Try flying them and see how far they can go. Discuss how the design and weight of the paper airplane affect its ability to fly. Relate this to how the crane can fly high and far, while the peacock’s heavy feathers might make flying difficult.

  3. Special Skills Show and Tell: Think about a special skill or ability you have, just like the crane’s ability to fly. Prepare a short show and tell to share with your class or family. Explain why this skill is important to you and how it helps you do wonderful things. Remember, everyone has something special that makes them unique!

Sure! Here’s a sanitized version of the transcript:

**[Music]**

**Narrator:** Once there was a beautiful peacock in the woods.

**Peacock:** Wow, your feathers are so beautiful, colorful, and shiny!

**Crane:** Aren’t they gorgeous?

**Peacock:** Yes, they are! I wish I could have colorful feathers just like you.

**Crane:** Only I, the peacock, can have these beautiful feathers. Don’t even dream about it!

**Peacock:** What a show-off!

**[Music]**

**Narrator:** The peacock went to the riverside for some water.

**Peacock:** Who is that? A long neck and cool legs—looks quite elegant, but I don’t like the feathers though.

**Crane:** Hi! Who are you? I’ve never seen you around.

**Peacock:** I’m a peacock. I have feathers that are shiny and gorgeous.

**Crane:** Oh, right. They look good.

**Narrator:** The crane walked along the river.

**[Music]**

**Peacock:** Look at all these colors of the rainbow on my feathers! What’s wrong with yours? They look gray and dusty.

**Crane:** Yes, you are very beautiful, but I don’t envy you at all.

**Peacock:** What? Don’t lie! How could you not envy these beautiful feathers?

**Crane:** I can fly up into the sky with my wings. I travel around the world and go wherever I want.

**Peacock:** Oh, I see. What can you do with those feathers? Grooming and showing off? What else can you do?

**Crane:** It seems you look good on the outside, but not inside.

**Narrator:** The peacock felt so ashamed he folded his feathers.

**[Music]**

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