Once upon a time, in a land far away,
A little wolf pup was eager to play,
But before he could howl and run with glee,
An important lesson he had to see.

His momma wolf, distracted by chores,
Explained the lesson with all her roars,
"Before you eat, you must beg with grace,
For that is how we show favor and embrace."

The little wolf pup, with his goal in mind,
Learned to beg with manners so refined,
And soon he earned his favorite treat,
A juicy bone that was oh so sweet.

Now, every day before he chomps and chews,
He remembers the lesson he once knew,
To beg with respect and say thank you too,
For that's the right thing for him to do.

So young ones, remember this tale so true,
It's important to learn what we should pursue,
And though it may seem hard before we start,
With practice and patience, we'll soon play our part.

Reflections

Here are a few questions that can be asked to encourage children to think about the story:

1. What did the little wolf pup want to do before he could play with his friends?
2. What was the important lesson that the little wolf pup learned from his momma wolf?
3. How did the little wolf pup feel after he earned his favorite treat by begging with respect?
4. Why is it important to show favor and embrace before we receive something we want?
5. What can we do to practice good manners and show respect in our daily lives?