The Three Fish

A fable retold from Fifty Famous Fables by Lida B. McMurry

This fable comes from Fifty Famous Fables, a collection published by Lida B. McMurry in the early twentieth century. The story teaches children about the value of thinking ahead and acting quickly when danger comes. Fables like this one have been told for hundreds of years to help children understand how different choices lead to different outcomes. This version has been retold for young listeners with fuller scenes and dialogue so they can picture each fish's choice and feel the suspense as the men return with their nets.

Band

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

Length

short · about 336 words in 5 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
• · Colouring page

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