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The Quack Frog

In "The Quack Frog," a frog falsely claims to be a skilled physician, boasting of his medical expertise to all the animals. However, a skeptical fox highlights the frog's own ailments, teaching young readers a timeless moral about the folly of pretending to have qualifications one does not possess. This short moral tale serves as a valuable lesson learned from stories about the importance of honesty and self-awareness.

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The Quack Frog - Aesop's Fable illustration about deception, self-awareness, the folly of pride

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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is that one should not claim expertise or offer advice when they themselves are not capable or knowledgeable in the subject."

In "The Wolf and the Shepherd," a shepherd learns a valuable lesson about trust when he mistakenly leaves his flock in the care of a seemingly harmless wolf. Initially wary, the shepherd eventually grows complacent, leading to the wolf's betrayal and the devastation of his sheep. This concise moral story serves as a cautionary tale for young readers about the dangers of misplaced trust in those who may have ulterior motives.

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The Salt Merchant and His Ass

In this quick moral story, a peddler's Ass attempts to lighten its load of salt by intentionally falling into a stream, but the clever peddler sees through this trick and replaces the salt with sponges. When the Ass falls again, the sponges absorb water, resulting in a double burden instead of relief. This folklore teaches a meaningful lesson on the consequences of deceit in life-changing stories with moral implications for students.

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Physicians Two

In "Physicians Two," a wicked old man feigns illness to avoid taking medicine prescribed by two conflicting physicians, who treat him for weeks. When the doctors accidentally meet and argue over their differing remedies, the patient reveals he has been well for days, highlighting a humorous life lesson about honesty and the absurdity of trying to manipulate others. This quick moral story reminds us that deceit can lead to unnecessary complications and that honesty is often the best policy.

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Quick Facts

Age Group: kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
Theme: deception
self-awareness
the folly of pride
Characters: Frog
Fox
beasts

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