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The Lion the Mouse and the Fox

In "The Lion the Mouse and the Fox," a captivating moral story, a lion wakes in anger after a mouse runs across him, prompting a fox to mock his fear of such a small creature. The lion clarifies that it is not the mouse itself that troubles him, but the mouse's disrespectful behavior, illustrating the educational moral that even small offenses can be significant. This simple short story with moral teaches that little liberties are great offenses, making it a valuable addition to short tales with moral lessons.

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The Lion the Mouse and the Fox - Aesop's Fable illustration about pride, respect, consequences of actions
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Reveal Moral

"Even the mightiest can be offended by small acts of disrespect."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme
pride
respect
consequences of actions
Characters
Lion
Mouse
Fox

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