Looking for a Christmas animal story to read as a family? Every December, the squirrel, the rabbit, the fox, the hedgehog and the little mice celebrate Christmas under the big fir tree in the clearing. This year they argue so much about the decorations that the tree stays bare, until a family of homeless moles reminds them what really matters.
A Tiny Mango story about friendship and generosity for children aged 3 to 7. It takes about 5 minutes to read.
In the forest clearing stood a magnificent fir tree. Squirrel wanted shiny nuts, Rabbit preferred ribbons, Fox wanted lanterns and Hedgehog insisted on pinecones. They all spoke at once, and the tree stayed undecorated.
A rustle came from beneath the roots. A family of moles had lost their home when the ground flooded, and they were searching for somewhere warm before nightfall. The friends forgot their argument and hurried to help.
Squirrel brought a basket of pine nuts to feed the little moles. Rabbit gathered soft moss for bedding, while Fox and Hedgehog collected dry leaves and branches for a shelter.
The friends knocked at the doors of their forest neighbors. Everyone brought something useful: twigs, dry grass, soft feathers and a warm piece of cloth. Soon, the pile of supplies grew taller than the moles.
Before sunset, they built a snug little shelter under the fir's broad branches. The mole family settled inside, safe from the wind, and thanked everyone for helping them feel at home.
Then the friends decorated the tree together. Each ornament told a story: a ribbon from Rabbit, a lantern from Fox, pinecones from Hedgehog and shiny nuts from Squirrel. The tree looked wonderful because every friend had added something.
When the celebration began, the moles joined the animals beneath the branches. There was room for everyone, and the friends discovered that the loveliest Christmas decoration was making sure nobody was left outside.
Story written by Mónica and Ricard
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