Aesop

The Grasshopper and the Owl

A classic story selected for family reading.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Grasshopper and the Owl

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Owl: A wise but cunning bird who sleeps during the day and hunts at night. She is bothered by the Grasshopper's noise and uses her cleverness to catch him., Grasshopper: A lively insect who enjoys chirping in the branches and doesn’t listen to the Owl's requests to quiet down. He is flattered easily and falls for the Owl's trick.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Hollow Tree: A large tree with a hollow inside, serving as the Owl's home., Tree Branches: The branches surrounding the hollow tree where the Grasshopper resides and chirps.

Guiding ideas

Themes

cleverness, deception, respect for others

Moral

Takeaway

Flattery and ignoring others’ boundaries can lead to trouble.

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