Aesop

The Fawn and His Mother

A short classic selected for shared reading.

Ages 5–8Grade 2
The Fawn and His Mother

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Hind (Mother Deer): A caring and experienced mother deer, wise and concerned about her son's bravery., Fawn: The Hind's son, now grown strong and sturdy, but still timid and afraid of danger.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Forest: The natural home of the deer, filled with open spaces and the sounds of distant hounds.

Guiding ideas

Themes

bravery, instinct, parenthood, nature vs. nurture

Moral

Takeaway

It's easier to talk about bravery than to practice it when danger arises.

Comments

What families thought of this classic

Comments are reviewed before they appear.

Opening comments...

Rating
5 / 5

Human check

Please complete the check before submitting this form.