Why the Owl Never Sleeps at Night – A Magical Children’s Folktale About Responsibility
Why the Owl Never Sleeps at Night A Time When Animals and Humans Shared the Land Long ago, when forests were vast and untouched, animals lived freely among tall trees and flowing rivers. In those days, humans sometimes wandered into the forest, and when they did, the animals needed to hide quickly to stay safe. To protect everyone, the animals formed a council and chose a guardian to keep watch. A Job of Great Responsibility Among all the animals, Owl was known for his sharp eyes and quiet wings. He could see far and hear even the softest sounds. Because of this, the Great Forest Council chose Owl to be their Watcher. “Owl,” said Old Tortoise, “your duty is to warn us when humans enter the forest.” Owl felt proud. “I promise I will never fail,” he said confidently. Every day, Owl sat high in the tallest tree, watching carefully. When humans appeared, he hooted loudly, and the animals ran to safety. When Tired Eyes Closed One warm afternoon, the forest was peaceful and quiet. The gentle...