Aesop

Brother and Sister

Brother and Sister is an Aesop fable on the StoryBloom shelf, ready for families to open, read together, and return to when it fits the moment.

Brother and Sister

A few story details

Who you'll meet

The Boy: A good-looking, confident son who becomes boastful about his appearance upon seeing himself in the mirror., The Girl: The plain-looking daughter who feels hurt by her brother’s boasting and seeks comfort from her father., The Father: A wise and gentle man who gives thoughtful advice to both his children.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Mother’s Chamber: A private room belonging to the children's mother where the siblings discover a mirror.

Guiding ideas

Themes

inner beauty vs. outer beauty, self-acceptance, character over appearance

Moral

Takeaway

True worth comes from one’s character, not just appearance.

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5 / 5

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