1. The Badger
and the
Honey Guide
Once upon a time, long,
long ago, in a great big
forest, there lived a sad little
bird and a honey badger. one thing in common—an where many swarming hives How she longed to feast
Though these two creatures attraction to bees’ nests. were located throughout the upon the delicious beeswax
were very different, their The little bird was sad forest, she was never able that the bees stored their
Creator had given them both because, although she knew to get to the goodies inside. honey in.

2. The only problem was that
her desired food was buried deep
within their hives, protected by
many hundreds of little buzzing
occupants equipped with deadly
stingers. She did not know what
she could do.
One sunny morning the and out of the old trunk
little bird sat atop a branch that served as their home, The hive was sealed, would finish her off before
overhanging one of the trying to devise a plan. But with only a small opening she could eat anything. “No
largest hives she had ever the more she thought about for the bees to get in and use enjoying a beeswax
seen. She sat there watching it, the more hopeless it out. Even if she could get meal if it will be my last!”
the bees as they flew in seemed. close, the sting of the bees she chirped.

3. Just then, a honey badger
came waddling by. He,
too, had a passion for the
honeycomb. He loved to suck
all the delicious honey from
it to the last drop. He readily wildly, but, to the bird’s
raided the homes of bees, surprise (for she was
whenever he could find one. same beehive protruding from towards the hive, ripped off watching all), their stings
Honeycomb was his treasured the trunk. Setting his eyes a large portion, and made did not seem to faze the
and favorite delight. on a section of the hive, he off with his delight in no badger in the least. He had
What a find I have today, prepared to attack. time. Angry at the intrusion, no fear of the bees, for they
he gloated as he eyed the Fearlessly he stormed the bees began to sting him could not harm him.

4. Just then, the bird thought of a The bird flew down to where the “Well, I think I can be of help,”
plan. Surely, if I can show the badger badger was finishing off the last of the little bird replied. “You see, I know
where he can find more honey, he will his treasured sweetness. “Those bees where there are lots of hives, which
give me a share of the profits also. make pretty good stuff, don’t they?” means lots of honey.”
That way we can both help each other. she chirped up. “You do?”
“You’re telling me!” the
badger replied, licking
his lips. “I just wish
I could find it a little
more often.”

5. “Sure! You see, But the problem is that “Ah, yes, those is on my nose, but perfect,” the bird
bees also produce my I can’t get into the bees can never bother even then it is just a declared.
favorite food, beeswax hive without the bees me. You see, I have a tickle.” He let out a “What plan?” the
and larvae*, and I can getting at me first. I bee-proof coat. laugh. honey badger asked,
easily detect them noticed you don’t have “The only place “Which is what curious to know what
when they are around. a problem with that.” they can get me makes my plan so she had in mind.

6. “Well, it’s like this: I
can find the hives and show
you where they are, and
then you can do the job of
opening the honeycomb.
Then you can have the
honey, and once the bees
are scattered, I’ll finish off
the rest.”
“I couldn’t have
thought of a better idea
myself,” cried the honey
badger. “I think we’re going
to be the best of friends.”
And so started an on, whenever a honey
amazing partnership guide would lead a
between the little badger to the site of Moral: Working together as a team produces the best results.
bird, who became a hive, in return he
known as the honey would always leave her Text from “STEPS, Character Building: Working Together.”
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guide, and the honey a share in appreciation Illustrations by Zeb. Design by Christia Copeland.
badger. From that day for her help. Published by My Wonder Studio. Copyright © 2012 by The Family International