

Tom and Sue went to the park with Mom. They saw many animals there. They saw ducks, rabbits, squirrels and deer. Tom and Sue liked the deer best. They wanted to feed them some bread.
"Can we give them some bread, Mom?" Tom asked.
"No, you can't," Mom said. "The deer don't eat bread. It is bad for them. They eat grass and leaves. You can look at them, but don't touch them or feed them."
Tom and Sue were sad. They wanted to be friends with the deer. They saw a deer with big horns. He looked smart and strong. He came close to the fence.
"Look, Mom, he wants some bread!" Sue said.
She took a piece of bread from her bag and threw it to the deer. The deer sniffed the bread. He did not eat it. He refused it. He shook his head and walked away.
"Why did he do that?" Sue asked.
"He is a smart deer," Mom said. "He knows what is good for him and what is not. He does not want to eat something that can make him sick. He listens to his body and his instincts. He is a good example for us."
Tom and Sue learned a lesson. They understood that they should not feed the animals what they like, but what they need. They also understood that they should listen to their mom and to their own bodies. They decided to be smart like the deer. They put the bread back in their bag and ate some fruits instead. They enjoyed watching the deer and the other animals. They had a fun and healthy day at the park.
