"Sorry, Goro," said Tropi. "I didn’t listen first."

"Let’s go in!" squawked Tropi, bouncing on Goro’s shoulders.

Here’s a short, useful story for "Goro und Tropi" — two characters who can be anything you like (e.g., a cautious meerkat and a playful parrot). This story teaches : Title: The Echo Cave

"Wait," whispered Goro. "We should listen first."

Goro smiled. "That’s okay. Next time, we listen together — then we go." Before you act, listen. And if you get lost in noise, find a friend’s quiet voice.

Tropi stopped flapping. He heard the soft tapping. Slowly, step by step, he hopped toward the entrance — out into the sunlight.