Aesop

The Viper and the File

A family classic chosen for the StoryBloom shelf.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Viper and the File

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Viper: A hungry snake searching for food, naive and hopeful., File: A metal filing tool, known for wearing down other objects, selfish and unkind.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Carpenter's shop: A workshop filled with various tools used by a carpenter.

Guiding ideas

Themes

greed, generosity, selfishness, wisdom

Moral

Takeaway

Greedy people seldom share with others.

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