Aesop

The Gnat and the Bull

A classic story selected for family reading.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Gnat and the Bull

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Who you'll meet

Gnat: A small, talkative insect who believes its presence on the bull matters., Bull: A large, calm animal who is unaffected and uninterested in the gnat's actions.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Bull's Horn: The spot on the bull where the gnat lands and rests.

Guiding ideas

Themes

perspective, self-awareness, humility

Moral

Takeaway

We often think we are more important to others than we really are.

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