Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Toto. Toto lived on a small farm, where life was simple and peaceful. But Toto wasn’t happy. Every day, he dreamed of a magical city filled with endless food, luxurious houses, and animals dressed in fancy clothes. He had heard people call this city the City of Dreams.
One day, Toto decided he didn’t want to live an ordinary life anymore. He said aloud, “I must go to the City of Dreams! That’s where my dreams will come true.” He said goodbye to his family and set off on his journey.
Along the way, Toto met an old, wise bird. The bird asked, “Where are you going, little mouse?” Toto replied confidently, “I’m going to the City of Dreams, a place where I can have everything I want.”
The old bird smiled and said, “The City of Dreams is wonderful, but you should be careful. Sometimes, what seems too good to be true can be dangerous.” Toto, full of excitement, didn’t heed the bird’s warning.
After a long journey, Toto arrived at a grand golden gate with a sign that said, “Welcome to the City of Dreams.” As he entered, his eyes sparkled with amazement. There were piles of food everywhere, pools of milk, and houses made of biscuits and candy. Toto couldn’t resist and began to eat greedily.
But suddenly, he heard a loud sound. Turning around, he saw a steel trap closing around him! Toto was shocked and realized that this tempting food was a human trap.
Luckily, the old bird had been watching Toto from a distance. Seeing what happened, he quickly came to help. Using his strong beak, the bird was able to open the trap and free Toto.
Toto looked at the old bird and said, embarrassed, “I’m sorry for not listening. Now I’ve learned that not everything that looks good is safe.”
The old bird smiled and said, “A valuable lesson, Toto. The City of Dreams isn’t somewhere else. Your dreams can come true wherever you are, even on your farm, if you live with wisdom and hard work.”
Toto returned home with gratitude and learned to appreciate his simple life. He began to dream new dreams—not of far-off cities, but of improving his life and his family’s life.
Moral: Not everything that seems good is safe. Appreciate what you have and be careful as you pursue your dreams.