The Fox and the Crow

A fable retold from Aesop

This fable comes from Aesop, a storyteller from ancient Greece whose animal tales have been told for thousands of years. In this story, a clever fox uses flattery to trick a crow, teaching listeners to be careful when others say nice things only to get something they want. Fables like this one were shared aloud to help people think about choices and consequences.

Band

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

Length

short · about 372 words in 6 sections · 4 pictures

Source

Fifty Famous Fables, Lida B. McMurry · 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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