The Godfather

Once upon a time, in a distant kingdom, there lived a kind and gentle man named Tobias. He was known throughout the land for being very wise and generous. Tobias helped everyone, from the poorest peasants to the strongest king.

One day, as Tobias was walking through the forest near his home, he heard a faint cry for help. Following the sound, he found a small cottage hidden among the trees. Inside, he saw a family of mice huddled together in fear.

"What seems to be the matter, my friends?" Tobias asked kindly.

The oldest mouse stepped forward, trembling with fear. "Oh, kind Tobias, a fierce cat has been scaring us. We fear for our lives and don't know what to do."

Tobias nodded thoughtfully. "Don't worry, dear mice. I will help you with your problem."

Tobias set out to find the cat. He searched until he found the cat lurking in the shadows of the forest. The cat snarled and hissed at Tobias, its eyes shining with meanness.

But Tobias did not waver. With a calm voice, he spoke to the cat, asking it to leave the mice in peace. To his surprise, the cat listened and softened as Tobias spoke.

From that day on, the cat and the mice lived together in peace, thanks to Tobias's kindness and wisdom. But Tobias's adventures were not over.

One day, news reached the kingdom of a terrible dragon that was destroying the countryside, spreading fear and destruction. The king called upon Tobias, knowing that only he had the courage and strength to face such a fearsome enemy.

Tobias accepted the king's request without hesitation. Armed with only his wits and his trusty walking stick, he set out to confront the dragon.

The journey was long and dangerous, but Tobias pressed on, never losing his determination. Finally, he reached the dragon's lair—a dark cave at the top of a dangerous mountain.

As Tobias entered the cave, he was met with a blast of searing heat and the deafening roar of the dragon. But he stood his ground, facing the creature with courage.

With a swift motion, Tobias raised his walking stick and spoke words of peace and understanding. To his amazement, the dragon responded, its fierce gaze softening as Tobias spoke.

Through patience and kindness, Tobias convinced the dragon to stop its rampage and live in peace with the kingdom. Once again, he had saved the day with his wisdom and compassion.

From that day on, Tobias was hailed as a hero throughout the kingdom. His bravery and kindness brought peace and happiness to everyone, and his legend was remembered for generations to come.

And so, dear little one, remember the tale of Tobias, a man whose kindness and courage knew no bounds. In a world filled with darkness and strife, it is the light of compassion and understanding that shines brightest of all.

The end!

Follow-up questions:

• Why did Tobias decide to help the mice and the villagers?

• How did Tobias convince the cat and the dragon to live in peace?

• What do you think is the most important lesson from Tobias's story?