

Lily was a helpful girl. She liked to help her mom and dad with things. One day, she wanted to help her mom make lunch. She saw a big plate on the table. It had a lid on it. Lily wanted to see what was inside.
She climbed on a chair and reached for the plate. She opened the lid. But she did not see food. She saw a big snake. The snake was angry. It hissed and bit Lily on the hand. Lily screamed and dropped the plate. The snake slithered away.
Mom and dad heard Lily scream. They ran to the kitchen. They saw Lily crying and bleeding. They saw the broken plate and the snake. They were scared and angry. They called the doctor and the animal catcher. They asked Lily why she opened the plate. Lily said she wanted to help. Mom and dad said she should not open things without asking. They said the plate was a gift for uncle Bob. He liked snakes. Lily said she was sorry. She learned a lesson. She did not feel helpful anymore. She felt bad.
