✦An original animal tale
The Crow and the Snake
Two nesting crows find a safe way to protect their eggs when a snake comes near their tree.
A story to read together
The Crow and the Snake
Take your time. Let the story unfold.
High in an old neem tree, two crows named Mira and Kavi had made a nest of soft grass and twigs. Each morning they searched for food; each evening they settled beside their eggs. They knew every branch and every sound in the garden.
A visitor at the tree
One bright morning, Mira noticed a long snake resting in a hollow near the roots. She called to Kavi, but neither crow swooped down. The snake was a wild animal, and a sharp beak could make it frightened and dangerous. The crows stayed high in the branches and watched carefully. When the snake began to climb, they called out to warn the other birds.
The owl suggests a plan
Their neighbor, an old owl, listened to the crows. “Keep your distance,” he advised. “Do not try to chase the snake. We can alert the garden keeper and ask someone trained to help.” Mira and Kavi called from the branches while the owl flew to the garden gate. Soon the keeper heard their calls and understood that the nest needed attention.
A careful helper
The keeper brought a wildlife helper. The helper watched from a safe distance and gently guided the snake into a covered carrier. No one touched it or crowded around. Then the helper carried it to a suitable place away from the busy garden. The crows waited quietly in the tree until the path below was clear.
Peace in the garden
Mira and Kavi returned to their nest. Their eggs were safe, and the branches felt peaceful again. “We were worried,” said Mira, “but we did not rush into danger.” The owl nodded. “Courage can mean staying calm, working together and asking the right person for help.” From then on, the birds watched over their nest—and left wild animals to trained helpers.
The end
After the final page
There is no single right answer. Invite young readers to notice, wonder and imagine.
What clues told Mira that something had changed near the nest?
Why did the crows stay in the tree instead of chasing the snake?
How did each neighbor help make a safer plan?
Make something: Draw the neem tree and add speech bubbles showing how Mira, Kavi and the owl ask a trusted adult for help.
