Aesop

The Monkey and the Dolphin

A classic tale to open together.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Monkey and the Dolphin

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Monkey: A pet monkey who is proud and tries to impress others with false claims., Dolphin: A dolphin who is intelligent and can recognize dishonesty in others., Man: The owner of the monkey who is traveling back to Athens.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Athens: A historic city in Greece, the destination of the man's journey., Piraeus: The port of Athens where the events with the dolphin and monkey take place., East: The region from which the man is returning.

Guiding ideas

Themes

deception, consequences of lying

Moral

Takeaway

Be honest about who you are; deception can lead to negative consequences.

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