Aesop

The Ass and the Dog

A short classic selected for shared reading.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Ass and the Dog

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Ass: A traveling donkey who loves to eat grass, barley, and hay., Dog: A loyal canine companion who prefers meat and bones.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Travel Route: The path where the Ass and Dog are journeying together.

Guiding ideas

Themes

friendship, preferences

Moral

Takeaway

Appreciate differences in preferences among friends.

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