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The Lion the Fox and the Beasts

In "The Lion the Fox and the Beasts," a timeless moral story, the cunning Fox wisely avoids the Lion's trap by observing that while many animals enter the cave, none return. This short bedtime story imparts a meaningful lesson about the dangers of blindly following others and the importance of being wary of traps. Ultimately, it reminds readers that it is easier to fall into danger than to escape from it, making it a valuable moral story for class 7.

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The Lion the Fox and the Beasts - Aesop's Fable illustration about caution, self-preservation, wisdom
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Reveal Moral

"Beware of entering situations that may trap you, as it can be much harder to escape than to get in."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
story for class 5
Theme
caution
self-preservation
wisdom
Characters
Lion
Goat
Sheep
Calf
Fox

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