Aesop

The Three Tradesmen

A family classic chosen for the StoryBloom shelf.

Ages 7–10Grade 3
The Three Tradesmen

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Carpenter: A tradesman skilled in working with wood; suggests using wood for the city's fortifications., Stone-mason: A worker who specializes in stone; recommends stone as a safer alternative to wood., Tanner: A craftsman who works with leather; proposes leather as the best material for the walls., Citizens: Residents of the city, participating in the debate about the city’s defenses.

A few story details

Where the story goes

City: A town where the citizens are planning to build new fortifications for security.

Guiding ideas

Themes

self-interest, decision-making, community debate

Moral

Takeaway

People often recommend what benefits themselves the most.

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