Aesop

The Belly and the Members

A classic tale to open together.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Belly and the Members

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Who you'll meet

Belly (Stomach): Represents the stomach, accused by the other body parts of doing nothing and living in luxury., Members of the Body: All other body parts (such as hands, feet, etc.), who do the hard work and feel exploited by the stomach.

A few story details

Where the story goes

The Body: Represents the collective organism where all parts, including the stomach and members, interact as one entity.

Guiding ideas

Themes

cooperation, the importance of every role, consequences of selfishness

Moral

Takeaway

Every role is important—working together is essential for everyone’s well-being.

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