Once upon a time (When), a sly fox (Who) lived in a den in the forest (Where). Every day the fox looked for food. He often wished for something different to eat (What He Wants). He thought of rats and bugs he usually ate. Somewhere in the forest there had to be something more interesting to eat.

Suddenly, the fox saw a robin up in a tree eating just what he wanted – a piece of cheese (What he Wants). The fox began to climb the tree. Just as he was getting close, the bird flew to another tree. The fox’s mouth was watering as he started up at the cheese. He did not want to eat a rat, when he could have cheese. “That bird will fly away again if I try climbing the tree!” he thought, “But I have to have that cheese.”

Then the fox decided to try to trick the robin into giving up the cheese. “Mrs. Robin, “ say’s the fox, “I have heard that your voice is the best in the forest. I would love to hear one of your songs for myself.” The proud robin lifted her head to sing, but when she opened her mouth the piece of cheese fell to the ground. The fox laughed as he looked up at the bird (What Happened). He was glad that it had been so easy to fool the robin (Feelings).

So the fox ate the cheese, while the robin went hungry. Then the fox went on his way looking for dessert (Ending). He was proud of himself for being smarter then the robin (Feelings).