Gou, Hund und Kuh

Jul 17, 2026

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This is a charming children's story about three friends, Goat, Dog, and Cow, who embark on a journey in a taxi. The narrative humorously explains the origins of animal behaviors related to cars. After reaching their destination, the driver requests payment for the fares. Cow promptly pays her fare in full. Dog, not having the exact amount, pays a little extra, expecting change. However, before the driver can return Dog's change, Goat flees without paying at all. This act of dishonesty infuriates the driver, leading him to drive away without giving Dog his owed change. The story cleverly connects these events to the present-day behaviors of these animals. It suggests that Dog's habit of running towards cars to peek inside stems from this unresolved transaction, perpetually looking for the driver who owes him. Goat's skittishness around cars is attributed to her fear of being apprehended for not paying her fare. Conversely, Cow remains unbothered by approaching cars because she is confident in having settled her debt, illustrating a clear distinction between honesty and deceit and their lasting consequences. The tale is written by Fabian Wakholi and illustrated by Marleen Visser, part of the African Storybook initiative.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages15

Reading Time23 min

Goat, Dog and Cow

Story Details

Explanation of Behaviors

FAQs

Why does Dog run towards cars?

Dog runs towards cars because the taxi driver drove away without giving him his change after he paid his fare, and Dog is still looking for that driver.

Why is Goat afraid of cars?

Goat is afraid of cars because she ran away without paying her taxi fare and fears being arrested for it.

Why is Cow not bothered by cars?

Cow is not bothered by cars because she paid her taxi fare in full and knows she has no debts.

Jul 17, 2026

Upload by Hazel