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Don't Believe everything you hear! The water in the village pond is drying up, and the sly old Crane, stands sadly on the bank, claiming he has a wonderful plan to save everyone! He promises to carry all the crabs to a brand new, sparkling lake. The hungry crabs line up to go... but the crane is not the hero he seems. When a wise and cautious Crab finally takes a turn, he uncovers a shocking secret that could mean the end for all his friends! Can one little Crab outsmart a big, greedy bird before it's too late? This timeless fable is a great read-aloud for teaching children the importance of wisdom, courage, and looking past a smooth disguise.