Aesop

The Tortoise and the Eagle

A classic story selected for family reading.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Tortoise and the Eagle

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Tortoise: A ground-dwelling animal dissatisfied with his life, yearning to fly like birds, persistent in his quest., Eagle: A powerful bird capable of soaring high, wise and aware of natural limits, ultimately agrees to the Tortoise's request.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Sky: The open, high area above the earth where birds fly., Rock: A large, solid stone on the ground, ultimately where the tortoise falls.

Guiding ideas

Themes

acceptance, envy, ambition, nature’s limits

Moral

Takeaway

Be content with your own abilities and accept your natural limits.

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