Lyly the little monkey was never the type to sit still. Every corner of the house, every tree in the yard, and every basket in the kitchen was a place for discovery. One quiet morning, while her mother was busy washing clothes, Lyly wandered off, her curious eyes scanning the ground for something interesting.
Behind the old shed, Lyly spotted a small paper bag rustling in the wind. A delicious smell floated out, unlike bananas or peanuts. Her stomach growled. Carefully, she peeked inside and found golden, crunchy pieces coated with sweet powder. “A new snack!” Lyly thought excitedly. She popped one into her mouth, and her eyes widened. Crunchy, sweet, and salty at the same time—it was amazing.
Lyly grabbed the bag and scurried up a tree to enjoy her treasure in secret. She munched happily, crumbs falling onto the leaves below. Soon, she began to feel strangely energetic. Her tail twitched, her feet bounced, and she couldn’t stop moving. Lyly started jumping from branch to branch, laughing loudly and spinning around like she was dancing.
Hearing the noise, Lyly’s mother looked up and froze. “Lyly! What are you doing?” she shouted. Lyly waved cheerfully, her cheeks stuffed with the mysterious snack. “Mom! I found something yummy!” she called back, hopping even faster.
Alarmed, her mother rushed over and climbed the tree to stop her. When she saw the empty bag, her eyes widened in shock. Printed on the bag were bold letters: Spicy Energy Snacks – Not for Animals. Lyly’s mother gasped, imagining all the trouble it could cause.
She quickly scooped Lyly into her arms and took the snack away. “Oh no, Lyly! You can’t eat this!” she said, checking her carefully. Lyly finally slowed down, blinking in confusion. “But it tastes so good,” she whispered.
After giving Lyly plenty of water and making her rest, everything turned out fine. By afternoon, Lyly was back to normal, curled beside her mother, feeling sleepy and safe.
That day, Lyly learned an important lesson: not every tasty-looking thing is safe to eat. And her mother? She never left snacks unattended again—still shocked by how one small discovery almost became a big disaster.
