Aesop

The Father and His Daughters

A family classic chosen for the StoryBloom shelf.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Father and His Daughters

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Father: A caring man who visits his two daughters to check on their well-being., Gardener's wife: The father's daughter who is married to a gardener and hopes for rain for their garden., Potter's wife: The father's other daughter who is married to a potter and wishes for dry weather to dry their pottery., Gardener: The husband of the gardener's wife, works as a gardener., Potter: The husband of the potter's wife, works as a potter.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Gardener's home and garden: The home of the gardener and his wife, featuring their working garden., Potter's home and workshop: The home of the potter and his wife, where pottery is made and dried.

Guiding ideas

Themes

contrasting needs, perspective, contentment, wish and fulfillment, family

Moral

Takeaway

You can't please everyone at the same time; different needs can be at odds with each other.

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