Korean Tale
The Ungrateful Tiger
A lovely tale about gratitude which surely everyone can take to heart. A fairy tale from the animal kingdom about being grateful, justice and an extraordinary wit that helps save a defenceless human being.
There once was a young hare that didn’t have a care in the world. One day, he was hopping along merrily in the
“D-dear tiger, it’s nice t-to see you,” he stuttered and bowed. A shiver was running down his spine.
“Oh, don’t bother with a bow,” growled the tiger mockingly. “I’m going to eat you anyway. I haven’t eaten a thing all day, and the sun’s already going down. I’m starving, you see.”
The hare was so scared that his heart was jumping out of his
“Stop wasting your breath,” grumbled the tiger. “You’re as good as dead!” Then it opened its mouth, ready to swallow
“Wait, wait!” cried the cowering hare at the very last second. “You might choke on me if you eat me too fast. You need to eat slowly and with proper manners, like the humans do. I think you should go for a starter first. You’re lucky you bumped into me, because…