The Story of The Little Fish And The Crocodile

If you want to discover a new universe, you can venture through the virgin forest or look through the eyes of a child.

Nature told countless stories. They captivated attention and, thanks to transmission, resisted oblivion forever. Stories created new worlds to immerse oneself in, beyond dreams and reality:

A little fish and a crocodile, one could not imagine more different animals. This little fish was a warm and fearless companion who lovingly cared for its young and ensured their safety.

One hot day, it found an astonishing visitor at its doorstep: a curious and adventurous young crocodile who loved to explore. These two lived in the same river, yet they had never seen each other before. They hunted and explored the surroundings together.

Hungry after so much play, the little fish invited the crocodile to share its meal, thus sealing their friendship. As evening fell, satiated, content, and happy, they began to dance and then went to sleep. Nature calmed down, illuminated by the full moon. Lulled by the crickets' song, they entered the realm of dreams. The sleep of the little fish was restless, as it had a nightmare: its newfound friend, the sleepwalking crocodile, unintentionally devoured all its eggs.

Nature imposed its own laws on everyone, and all had to respect them. Thus, the crocodile swallowed all of the fish's eggs.

Title

The Story of The Little Fish And The Crocodile

Themes

interspecies cooperation | human vs nature | friendship

Emotions

curiosity | happiness | fear | hunger | satisfaction

Lesson

The course of nature cannot be altered for personal desires.

Animals

Crocodile, fish

Characters

Little Fish (Petit Poisson): A brave and caring father, befriends a crocodile and tragically loses his offspring to him. Crocodile: A curious and adventurous creature, befriends a fish but later consumes his eggs due to his nature.

Back-grounds

River, Forest

Source

‘Congo Tales’ Told by the People of Mbomo, written by S.R. Kovo N'Sondé, Wilfried N'Sondé published by Prestel Publishing