Aesop

The Ass and the Old Peasant

A timeless story chosen for family story time.

Ages 6–10Grade 3
The Ass and the Old Peasant

A few story details

Who you'll meet

Old Peasant: An elderly man who owns and cares for a donkey; cautious and concerned about danger., Ass (Donkey): A laid-back and practical animal who is used to carrying loads and accepts his lot in life., Armed Men: Unseen enemies approaching with the intention to capture.

A few story details

Where the story goes

Meadow: A grassy open field where the peasant and his donkey are resting and grazing.

Guiding ideas

Themes

acceptance of fate, adaptability, resilience

Moral

Takeaway

If your situation won't truly change for the worse, there's no need to fear change or new leaders.

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