Aesop

The Parrot and the Cat

A classic tale to open together.

Ages 6โ€“10Grade 3
The Parrot and the Cat

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Man: The owner of the parrot, who allows it to roam the house., Parrot: A lively bird that enjoys its freedom and is confident and bold., Cat: A resident cat, annoyed and defensive about its place in the house.

A few story details

Where the story goes

House: The manโ€™s home where the parrot and cat interact., Mantelpiece: The ledge where the parrot perches and makes noise., Hearthrug: The spot where the cat is sleeping when disturbed by the parrot.

Guiding ideas

Themes

freedom, territoriality

Moral

Takeaway

It's important to know your place and show respect to those who preceded you.

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