The Bug and the Poor Flea: A Cautionary Tale for Kids
The Bug and the Poor Flea The Flea and the Poor Bug: A Cautionary Tale for Kids Once upon a time, there was a small white flea named Flappy who lived in the folds of the king's exquisite silk sheets. She was a happy flea who fed on the king's blood without being noticed. Flappy had everything she needed and was content with her life. One day, a bug managed to enter the king's bedroom, and Flappy saw him. She warned him to leave before he got caught, but the bug responded by pleading for hospitality. He begged to taste the king's blood, which he believed must be very sweet because the king ate the choicest of foods. Flappy was taken aback by the bug's request but agreed to let him feed on the king's blood, as long as he waited until the king was asleep. The bug promised to wait, but as soon as the king lay down, he couldn't resist taking a bite. The king quickly noticed the bug's sharp bite and shouted for his servants to find it. The bug quickly hid in a