Aesop
The Three Tradesmen is an Aesop fable on the StoryBloom shelf, ready for families to open, read together, and return to when it fits the moment.
A few story details
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
City: A town where the citizens are planning to build new fortifications for security.
Guiding ideas
self-interest, decision-making, community debate
Moral
People often recommend what benefits themselves the most.
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