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THE FARMER AND HIS DONKEYS
(Part 2)

by Jeremy Taylor

When the donkeys went outside there was another surprise. ‘The farmer has taken down the fence!’ they cried.

Then they saw the oats. 'Mmm, oats!" said Bill. 'I love oats!' He walked off towards his corner.

'Mmm, oats!' said Ben. 'I love oats!'

How do we get our oats?


He tried to walk off towards his corner. Aftera few metres the rope pulled him back. It was too short.

First Bill pulled hard and Ben slid away from his food. Then Ben pulled and Ben slid away from his food. This went on for hour after hour.

Neither donkey could get to the oats.


Is there a way for the donkeys to eat their oats? What do you think? Now read on

Part 3