
The Thirsty Pigeon: A Cautionary Tale of Overenthusiasm
Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a cheerful and playful pigeon named Pippin. Pippin was a small, plump bird with feathers as blue as the sky. He loved to fly high in the sky, exploring the world around him. One scorching summer day, the sun beat down fiercely, and all the lakes and ponds in the area had dried up. Pippin flew from place to place, searching for a sip of water to quench his growing thirst. But no matter where he looked, there was no water to be found. His throat felt dry, and his wings felt heavy with exhaustion. Pippin had heard tales of a magnificent lake nestled in the heart of the forest. Legends claimed that its waters were cool and sweet, even during the hottest of summers. Hope flickered in Pippin’s heart as he made his way to the forest, eager











