Aesop

The Wily Lion

A family classic chosen for the StoryBloom shelf.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Wily Lion

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Lion: A cunning and hungry lion who uses trickery to get what he wants., Bull: A naive bull who is flattered into losing his defenses.

A few story details

Where the story goes

meadow: A grassy area where the Bull grazes.

Guiding ideas

Themes

deception, the consequences of vanity

Moral

Takeaway

Be wary of flattery, as it may lead to your downfall.

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