Pumpkins and Apples

Pumpkins and apples

Squirrel sat in his tree. He looked at all his apples. He scowled. I am sick of apples. said Squirrel. I am sick of nuts. I want something new. I want to eat a pumpkin!

Squirrel did not have a pumpkin, but he knew where to find one. Squirrel lived near a farmer who had a pumpkin patch. Farmers never like squirrels in their pumpkin patches. Squirrel would have to make sure the farmer did not see him.

Squirrel went to the farmer's garden. He sneaked behind a big pumpkin. He looked around. He did not see anyone. It was safe to take the pumpkin.

Squirrel tried lifting the pumpkin. It didn't move. Then he tried pushing the pumpkin. It still didn't move. Squirrel even tried pulling the pumpkin. Nothing worked. Squirrel could not move that pumpkin.

Squirrel was tired. He needed a rest. He lay down and closed his eyes. Suddenly, he heard a loud noise. It sounded like this: SNUFFLE! Squirrel opened his eyes. Was it the farmer?