Aesop

The Kid on the Housetop

A family classic chosen for the StoryBloom shelf.

Ages 5–8Grade 2
The Kid on the Housetop

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Kid: A young, clever goat who climbs onto a roof and mocks the wolf from safety., Wolf: A hungry and wise wolf who understands the Kid's taunts only come because he is safe on the roof.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Outhouse Roof: The thatched roof of a small outbuilding, where grass and plants have grown, and which serves as the Kid’s perch., Ground below the outhouse: The area under the outhouse roof where the Wolf passes by.

Guiding ideas

Themes

caution, bravery, circumstance, safety

Moral

Takeaway

It’s easy to be brave and mock others when you are out of danger.

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