Aesop

The Ass and the Wolf

A timeless story chosen for family story time.

Ages 5–9Grade 2
The Ass and the Wolf

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Donkey: A clever and resourceful animal, often called 'Ass' in traditional tales. Uses quick thinking to escape danger., Wolf: A cunning predator who is tricked by the donkey. Tries to take advantage of the situation but ends up fooled.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Meadow: A grassy field where the donkey is grazing and where the encounter with the wolf takes place., Hedge: A shrubbery or dense row of bushes the donkey claims to have passed through, supposedly causing his injury.

Guiding ideas

Themes

wit over strength, avoiding danger through quick thinking, the consequences of greed

Moral

Takeaway

Sometimes clever thinking can help you escape from a dangerous situation.

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