Jupiter and the Farmer

A fable retold from Favourite Fables by Harrison Weir

This fable is retold from Favourite Fables in Prose and Verse, a collection by Harrison Weir published in the 1800s. Jupiter (also called Jove) was the king of the gods in Roman stories. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The fable teaches a lesson that many cultures share: sometimes trying to control everything makes things worse, and trusting nature or a higher wisdom can lead to better outcomes. It invites young readers to think about what happens when we think we know better than the world around us.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readers, about 4 to 5

Length

short · about 369 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Favourite Fables in Prose and Verse, Harrison Weir · Project Gutenberg

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (6 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script

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