The Apple Tree From 'Aesop's Fables' by Brishti Bandyopadhyay There was once an old apple tree in a farmer's garden. It could not bear fruit anymore. But a large number of grasshoppers, squirrels, sparrows and other small birds and insects lived in the tree. One day, the farmer decided to cut down the tree. "The tree has become useless, but I can make some tables and chairs with the wood," he thought. He took a sharp axe and struck at the roots of the tree. At once, the birds and animals in the tree came out of their holes and nests. "Please save this tree," they begged the farmer. "It's our only home!" they cried. But the farmer only struck harder at the roots. "We will sing to you as you work," said the sparrows. "That will make you happy," said the squirrels. But the farmer did not listen to them. He went on striking at the tree-harder and harder. He was in a hurry-he wanted to chop down the tree before noon. As...
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