Aesop
The Dog in the Manger is an Aesop fable on the StoryBloom shelf, ready for families to open, read together, and return to when it fits the moment.
A few story details
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
Manger: A feeding trough filled with hay for the cattle inside a barn or stable.
Guiding ideas
selfishness, sharing, consideration for others
Moral
Don't prevent others from enjoying something you can't use yourself.
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