There lived a selfish hippo, near a lake. He used to eat loads of food, and never left anything for other animals. Once, all the animals decided to have a picnic near the lake. Everyone was playing, but the hippo was eating. After having a good meal, the hippo dived into the lake. But he had become very heavy due to overeating and he got stuck in the muddy lake. He shouted for help. The other animals rushed to the lake and saved him. Immediately after he was rescued, he pushed the other animals aside and rushed to the place where food was kept. The animals became very angry and decided to teach him a lesson. They made a pie of yam and soap and gave it to the hippo. “Hey Hippo! See; we have made a pie for you!” The hippo ate the pie. After eating the pie he went to relax in the lake. He then realised that whenever he tried to speak, lots of bubbles appeared from his mouth! He felt terribly upset and never ate other animals’ food again.
The Thankless Hippo
