Aesop

The Ass and His Purchaser

A timeless story chosen for family story time.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Ass and His Purchaser

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Man: A potential donkey buyer who is practical and observant., Ass (Donkey): A donkey being considered for purchase, whose choice of companion reveals its nature., Owner: The owner of the donkey, willing to let the man try out the animal before buying., Laziest and Greediest Donkey: One of the existing donkeys in the stable, known for being lazy and greedy.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Market: A place where animals are bought and sold., Man's Home: The home and stable of the man testing the donkey., Stable: Where the man's donkeys are kept.

Guiding ideas

Themes

influence of associations, judgment by company, character assessment

Moral

Takeaway

You can tell a lot about someone by the company they keep.

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