A few story details
Who you'll meet
Cobbler: An unskilled shoemaker who pretends to be a doctor claiming to have a universal antidote., King: The ruler of the country who tests the cobbler’s honesty and exposes his deceit.
Aesop
The Cobbler Turned Doctor
The Cobbler Turned Doctor 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
Where the story goes
Kingdom: The country ruled by the King where the cobbler and his reputation are known., King’s court: The setting where the King tests the cobbler’s antidote and addresses his people.
Guiding ideas
Themes
trust, deception, reputation, responsibility, truth
Moral
Takeaway
Don't put your trust in people who aren't qualified for the task, and beware of those who fake expertise.
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