Aesop

The Dog and the Shadow

A timeless story chosen for family story time.

Ages 5–8Grade 2
The Dog and the Shadow

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Dog: A hungry and greedy dog carrying a piece of meat who becomes distracted by his own reflection.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Plank bridge over a stream: A simple wooden plank bridging across a flowing stream.

Guiding ideas

Themes

greed, disappointment, self-control

Moral

Takeaway

If you are greedy, you may lose what you already have for wanting more.

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