A few story details
Who you'll meet
Dog: A proud canine who believes her puppies are superior to others., Sow: A self-assured mother pig who insists her piglets are better because they are born able to see.
Aesop
The Dog and the Sow
In this brief Aesop fable, a dog and a sow look at one another and begin to compare their lives and qualities. As the story unfolds, their pride and frustration reveal how easy it is to overlook our own gifts when we focus on someone else’s. Simple, direct, and easy to discuss, this classic tale gently reminds readers that everyone has unique strengths—and that comparing ourselves too closely can make us forget what makes us special.
A few story details
Where the story goes
Farmyard: An outdoor area where the Dog and Sow encounter each other and argue about their young.
Guiding ideas
Themes
parental pride, differences, comparison
Moral
Takeaway
Everyone has unique qualities; comparing can make us forget what makes us special.
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