Aesop

The Sheep, the Wolf, and the Stag

A short classic selected for shared reading.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Sheep, the Wolf, and the Stag

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Stag: A clever, fast animal who tries to borrow wheat from the Sheep and offers the Wolf as his guarantor., Sheep: A cautious and sensible animal who refuses to lend wheat, suspecting a trick., Wolf: Known for being dishonest and taking what he wants without paying.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Countryside meadow: An open field where the animals meet and interact.

Guiding ideas

Themes

trust, dishonesty, wisdom, self-protection

Moral

Takeaway

Don't trust those with a reputation for dishonesty or think that two dishonest people together will be trustworthy.

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