00:00Howdy, kids! Welcome to Fabulous Fables, where little stories have big lessons.
00:06Today, we're going to hear a tale about two mice who have very different lifestyles and values.
00:11Let's see what happens when they meet and experience each other's worlds.
00:16Once upon a time, there was a country mouse who lived a quiet and peaceful life in the village.
00:22His home was small, but it was cozy and comfortable.
00:25The mouse enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, such as tranquility, fresh air, and the beauty of nature.
00:32He spent his days gathering seeds, nuts, and berries, and exploring the countryside.
00:38One sunny morning, the country mouse received a letter from his cousin, who lived in the heart of a bustling
00:44city.
00:45The letter read,
00:47Dear Cousin, it's been a long time since we last met. I miss you very much.
00:52I'm planning to visit you in the countryside. It will be just like old times again.
00:59Several days later, the country mouse saw a stylish and well-groomed mouse walking toward his house.
01:05It's his beloved cousin from the city.
01:07Welcome to my humble abode, dear cousin, he greeted the city mouse.
01:12Come on in. Make yourself at home. I've prepared a feast for you.
01:17The reunited cousins sat down to eat a healthy dinner of fresh grains, peas, and corn.
01:24The city mouse tried to be polite and nibbled a bit of this and a bit of that.
01:29But it's plain to see that he didn't enjoy the meal.
01:32This food is boring, he said.
01:35You should come and try the delicious food in the city.
01:39After dinner, the two mice lay down on a straw bed and had a long talk.
01:44The city mouse gushed about his life in the city.
01:48I live in a big house with 20 rooms and feast like a king every day.
01:53Then he suggested,
01:55Hey, why don't you come with me to the city?
01:57You'll see how wonderful it is.
01:59That night, the country mouse dreamed that he was a city mouse,
02:03enjoying the delights and luxuries that his cousin has described for him.
02:07He dreamed of himself eating at a fancy restaurant, wearing fancy clothes, and saying fancy things.
02:15The next morning, the country mouse agreed to follow the city mouse back to the city.
02:20And so the two cousins set off excitedly.
02:23The journey was long, but they finally arrived at the city mouse's home,
02:27a grand mansion with intricate carvings and a well-manicured garden.
02:32The country mouse gasped in amazement as he had never seen such a magnificent building in his life.
02:40Welcome to my home, cousin.
02:42Let me show you around, said the city mouse.
02:45Inside the mansion, the country mouse felt like he had stepped into a whole different world,
02:51where every corner exuded luxury and opulence.
02:56Upstairs, there's a long, beautifully decorated hallway that led to many rooms.
03:00Wow, there are really twenty rooms in your house, the country mouse remarked.
03:06Which room is yours?
03:08A little abashed, the city mouse replied,
03:12Um, actually, I live in the basement.
03:15The cousins went down some stairs to a dimly lit basement,
03:19where there were several well-dressed mice playing cards.
03:23These are my housemates, the city mouse said.
03:26Anyway, it's time for dinner.
03:28Here, you'll be amazed at the feast I've prepared for you.
03:31Let's head upstairs.
03:33In the dining room, the two mice climbed to the top of a large and long table.
03:38The table was filled with the remains of a sumptuous banquet.
03:43There were all kinds of delicious food.
03:45Sweet meats, cheeses, cakes, cookies, and fruits.
03:49Just when the country mouse was about to sink his teeth into a tasty piece of cheese,
03:54he heard a loud,
03:56Meow!
03:57Quick, hide!
03:58The city mouse shouted.
04:00It's the city cat!
04:01The two mice immediately jumped off the table and hid under a chest of drawers.
04:06The country mouse's heart was pounding as he wasn't used to such danger and excitement.
04:11The hungry cat jumped onto the table and helped herself to the yummy food.
04:16After what seemed like an eternity, she finally left the dining room.
04:20When the coast is clear, the city mouse quietly crept out of the hiding spot.
04:25There's still plenty of food left on the table.
04:28Let's continue our feast, he said to his cousin.
04:31Despite all the tempting food around him, the country mouse couldn't shake off his fear.
04:36You know what?
04:37I think I'll go back to my simple life, he decided.
04:41There are too many surprises and dangers in the city.
04:45I may not have dainties or luxuries, but I feel safe in the country.
04:49The next day, the city mouse sent the country mouse off at the edge of town.
04:54They said goodbye and went back to their own separate lives.
04:58Back home, the country mouse was happy to be surrounded by the things he loved.
05:03Simplicity, peace, and natural beauty.
05:07The moral of the city mouse and country mouse is...
05:10A simple and peaceful life is better than an extravagant one filled with uncertainty and fear.
05:16Be happy and safe, kiddos.
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