Aesop

The Dog in the Manger

A classic story selected for family reading.

Ages 5–8Grade 2
The Dog in the Manger

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Dog: An animal lying in the manger, acting possessively and selfishly, preventing others from eating the food., Cattle: A group of cows who need to eat the hay but are stopped by the dog., One of the cattle: A specific cow who comments on the dog's selfishness.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Manger: A feeding trough filled with hay for the cattle inside a barn or stable.

Guiding ideas

Themes

selfishness, sharing, consideration for others

Moral

Takeaway

Don't prevent others from enjoying something you can't use yourself.

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