Big Bear’s Honey Pot

Assalamualaikum and good morning to all the honourable judges. My name is Nurulhana
Aqilah binti Jamal and I am a 6 grade student from SK Kampung Jawa. My story today is
entitled Big Bear’s Honey Pot by Shreya Sharma.

Once in a jungle, a big bear and a naughty monkey were great friends. They used to have a
lot of fun together. However, the monkey always used to copy the bear. He wanted to
become just like his friend.

One day, when they were sitting together, the monkey again started to copy him. On seeing this, the
bear asked, “My dear friend monkey, why are you copying me?” “You are so big and strong, bear. I
want to become just like you,” the monkey replied. “You are so spry and active. Don’t think about
what I am, you are awesome too.” the bear told his friend. You may also like to read, The Two
Voracious Bears.

Suddenly, the bear spotted a big pot of honey near the mango tree. The bear ran at once and
grabbed the fresh pot of honey. “Ummm… I am going to have great fun with it,” he said licking his
hand. “Bear, can I have some of it?” asked the monkey. The bear gave the monkey a small gulp of
honey. The monkey loved the taste of it. But monkey was disappointed with his friend because he
had given him a very small gulp of honey.

The bear told him that this much was enough for the monkey. Soon, the bear picked up the pot and
hid it in his den before someone else could steal it.

“Bear never gives me honey. I think that is the secret of his strength. But this time, I’ll not let him
keep his secret,” the monkey thought to himself. He quietly entered the bear’s den and stole the pot
of honey. Also, read The Foolish Bear.

The next day, Bear went in search of his friend. The bear went to monkey’s house to check if the
monkey was doing well. The monkey was suffering from acute stomach ache. When the bear saw
the empty pot of honey, he understood what exactly had happened. The monkey was crying out of
pain and said, “I just wanted to be like you!” To this, the bear said, “You can’t be me by simply
copying me! Only we bear can digest so much of honey. That’s why I gave you a little bit.”

Immediately, the bear called the doctor to comfort his friend. Since then, the monkey never tried to
copy anyone. He had learned his lesson. Also, read The Bear And The Crabs.

The morale of the is, copying others blindly can be very harmful to you.
Thank you.