Aesop

The Monkey and the Camel

A classic story selected for family reading.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Monkey and the Camel

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Monkey: A lively animal who dances skillfully and is admired by the other animals., Camel: A large, ungainly animal who tries to dance for the crowd but becomes the target of ridicule., The Beasts (Other Animals): A group of various animals gathered to watch the performances and audience to the events.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Animal Gathering: A meeting place where all the animals come together to watch performances.

Guiding ideas

Themes

envy, self-acceptance, individuality, humiliation

Moral

Takeaway

Don't try to imitate others if it doesn't suit you; be true to yourself.

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