Aesop

The Boy Bathing

A family classic chosen for the StoryBloom shelf.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Boy Bathing

A few story details

Who you'll meet

The Boy: A young swimmer who gets into trouble while bathing in a river after venturing too far into deep water., The Man: A passerby who hears the boy's cries, comes to the riverbank, but criticizes instead of helping.

A few story details

Where the story goes

River: A body of water where the boy is swimming and gets into trouble., Road: A pathway alongside the river where the man is passing by.

Guiding ideas

Themes

helpfulness, empathy, timing of advice, crisis intervention

Moral

Takeaway

In a crisis, help those in need first before offering advice or criticism.

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