Aesop

Venus and the Cat

A family classic chosen for the StoryBloom shelf.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
Venus and the Cat

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Cat: A cat who falls in love with a young man and wishes to become a woman., Venus: The goddess who grants the cat's wish and later tests her true nature., Young Man: A handsome man who marries the cat after she is transformed into a woman.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Room: The place where the transformed woman and the young man are together and where Venus releases the mouse.

Guiding ideas

Themes

the importance of staying true to oneself, the limits of transformation, inherent nature versus outward appearance

Moral

Takeaway

You can change someone's appearance, but their true nature remains the same.

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