Mantu's Little ElephantLittle Mantu

Mantu's Little Elephant
Little Mantu lived in a village deep in the jungle where elephants helped the men with their work. These elephants were so big and strong. They could lift up the heaviest logs with their trunks and toss them high in their in the air.

Now, Mantu had an elephant of his very own. His name was Opie. He was just a baby and Mantu loved him very much. Mantu whispered to Opie’s ear that some day he would become the biggest, strongest and bravest elephant in the jungle. The orther elephants heard this. They began to laugh and made rude noises with their trunks. We’re so big and tall, but you’re so small. You’re nothing at all,’ said one big elephants.

Mantu looked up at the huge elephant with a mischievous glint in his eye. You’re so tall and can see far away. We can see what is happening down here in the jungle. In fact, we would be the first to see anything slithering snakes that may be a danger. “After hearing the word snakes, the elephant screeched and off they go thundering in fight.“Did I say there were snakes?’ giggle Mantu . “ No, I don’t think so,” smiled Opie. Mantu then climbed upon his little friend’s back and went home to village to tell everyone about the foolish elephants.