Aesop

The Peasant and the Apple-Tree

A family classic chosen for the StoryBloom shelf.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Peasant and the Apple-Tree

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Peasant: A hardworking farmer who wants his apple tree to be productive. He is practical and initially impatient with things that don’t show obvious value., Sparrows: Small birds that find shelter and joy in the apple tree; they try to convince the peasant to spare it., Grasshoppers: Insects that enjoy the tree’s shade and chirp happily on its branches., Bees: A swarm of bees that live inside the apple tree and have stored a lot of honey inside its trunk.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Peasant's garden: A garden belonging to the peasant, where the apple tree stands., Apple-tree: An old, fruitless apple tree in the garden, providing shade and shelter for birds, insects, and bees.

Guiding ideas

Themes

value, utility, unexpected rewards, judgement

Moral

Takeaway

People often judge things by how useful they seem, overlooking hidden or unexpected value.

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