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The Cat, the Weasel, and the Young Rabbit

A fable retold from The Book of Fables and Folk Stories by Horace Elisha Scudder

This fable comes from The Book of Fables and Folk Stories, collected by Horace Elisha Scudder, an American editor and author of the nineteenth century. Fables are short stories that teach a lesson, often with animals as characters. This one warns that asking a stranger to settle a quarrel can be dangerous — sometimes both sides lose. The tale is worth a child's time because it shows how cleverness can be used for good or bad, and how trust must be given carefully. This text reflects its era.

Band

Purple · Pre-readers and first readersTypical starting range: ages 4–5

Length

short · about 400 words in 4 sections · 4 pictures

Source

The Book of Fables and Folk Stories, Horace Elisha Scudder

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
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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