Beewarebeehind Gr.3

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Retold and illustratedby Phillip Martin


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Gather around me,

soldiers," instructed

Lion. "We are about

to go to war against

the insect kingdom.

As your general, ofcourse, I will lead the

attack. But, before

the fight begins, I

need to be sure thatyou are all clear on

our battle plan."


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The kudu, oryx, and jackal drew close to hear his

advice. "We have size on our side,said the lion.

However, our enemies outnumber us by millions.

We must show no mercy. Attack and destroy them.

Remember they will try to do the same. They will

swarm, sting, and bite, but we will overcome."


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The general lowered his voice to barely awhisper. He motioned his officers even closer to

his side so nobody else would hear his words.


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"Now listen carefully because this is the key to ourplan. Throughout the battle, tell your soldiers to

keep an eye on me. Since I'll be in the front, I'll be

able to tell if we are winning or losing our fight.


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As long as we are winning, I will hold my tail up high in theair. If our soldiers see my tail up, they are to continue their

attack. However, if for any reason we are losing the battle,

I will drop my tail. That will be the signal to immediately

stop all fighting and run for your lives."


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The kudu, oryx, and jackal listened carefully to

all their instructions. Then, they moved offsilently to pass the word on to their troops.

The lion took a

moment to reflectbefore the battle

began. A smile

crossed his face; he

knew his plan was

good.


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But, what he didn't know would cost him the victory.

Hidden among the flowers of a nearby bush, a tiny

bee overheard all of the plans. As soon as the lion

moved on to his battle station, the bee flew back to

the insect camp with the news.


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The lion roared, the elephant trumpeted, and the

terrible fighting began. For a while both sides

were evenly matched. Lion, his tale flying high inthe air, directed a brilliant attack. Encouraged by

their brave leader, the animal kingdom charged

onward.


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There was only one

hope for the

insects.

Eventually, it was clear to the insect general that

the battle had turned against his kingdom.

Helooked at

the little

bee and

said, "Itis time."


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That was all the instruction that the little bee

needed to hear. He knew what to do andwhere

to do it!In a moment, he flew into the thick of the

battle. He didn't have far to go, and he had no

trouble in locating Lion at the front of the fight.


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Of course, in the heat of the battle, none of the

animals heard the little bees battle cry. All they

noticed was that their leader had suddenly

dropped his tail. And they knew that meant!


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The animals ran for their lives. So, the insects

won their war against the animal kingdom all

bee-causeone little bee was bee-hindenemy

lines bee-forethe fighting even bee-gan.

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