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The Basking Cyclone

In "The Basking Cyclone," a man mistaking a sleeping alligator for a log humorously contemplates using it for shingles for his cabin. When he pokes the alligator, it awakens and splashes into the water, leaving the man astonished and exclaiming about the chaos as if a cyclone had swept away his roof. This entertaining moral story serves as a delightful short bedtime tale for young readers, imparting lessons on perception and surprise.

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The Basking Cyclone - Aesop's Fable illustration about misunderstanding, surprise, resilience
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that misjudging a situation or underestimating a potential threat can lead to unexpected and disastrous consequences."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
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story for class 2
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story for class 7
Theme
misunderstanding
surprise
resilience
Characters
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