The Ladybug and the Cricket

The Ladybug and the Cricket

Once there were two friends. One was a ladybug. The ladybug looked very beautiful. The other was a cricket. The cricket made beautiful music.

The two friends liked each other very much. Each friend had one thing that the other wished for.

" You make the most wonderful music! ” said the ladybug to the cricket. " I wish I could make beautiful music like you do. "

It was true. On warm summer evenings, the cricket rubbed his wings together. Out came a sweet chirpy sound. The ladybug had wings, but they made no music at all.

" You are so beautiful, " said the cricket to the ladybug. “ I wish I looked as beautiful as you do. You're as lovely as any flower! "