Aesop

The Wolf, the Fox, and the Ape

A classic tale to open together.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Wolf, the Fox, and the Ape

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Wolf: A wolf who accuses the fox of theft., Fox: A fox who is accused of stealing by the wolf and denies it., Ape: A wise judge asked to settle the dispute between the wolf and the fox.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Court or Meeting Place: A space where the Wolf, Fox, and Ape meet to discuss and settle the dispute.

Guiding ideas

Themes

trust, justice, reputation, dishonesty

Moral

Takeaway

People with a bad reputation aren't believed or trusted, even if they are telling the truth.

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