Aesop

The Farmer and the Fox

A classic story selected for family reading.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Farmer and the Fox

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Who you'll meet

Farmer: A hardworking person who tries to protect his chickens and crops., Fox: A sly animal who sneaks in to steal chickens from the farmer.

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Where the story goes

Farmer's yard: The area around the farmer’s home where he keeps his fowls., Fields: The farmer’s farmland with ripe corn ready for harvesting.

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Themes

consequences of revenge, loss, short-sightedness

Moral

Takeaway

Seeking revenge can backfire and cause more harm to yourself.

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