Once upon a time, four friends needed a home.
They came upon a big house with a man inside.
“He might let us move in.” Dog said.
“We should sing to show how helpful we are.” Donkey said.
“I can catch mice!” Cat sang.
“Meow, meow, meow!” the man heard.
The man shooed Cat away.
“I can wake you up!” Rooster sang.
“Cock-a-doodle-doo!” the man heard.
The man shooed Rooster away.
“I can pull things!” Donkey sang.
“Bray, bray, bray!” the man heard.
The man shooed Donkey away.
“I can protect you!” Dog sang.
“Bark, bark, bark!” the man heard.
The man shooed Dog away.
“We can all be your friends!” the animals sang together.
“Meow, cock-a-doodle-doo, bray, bark!” the man heard.
The man shooed them all away.
“I can’t stand this noise!” said the man.
“I must pack up and move!” he added.
So he did, right then and there.
The four friends moved in and lived happily ever after.