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The Swallow and the Other Birds

In "The Swallow and the Other Birds," a Swallow warns fellow birds about the hemp seeds being sown by a Countryman, emphasizing the risk of future traps. Ignoring this advice leads the birds to become ensnared in nets made from the grown hemp, a poignant lesson in the importance of heeding warnings in real-life stories with moral implications. This easy small story with moral teaches that addressing potential dangers early can prevent ruin.

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The Swallow and the Other Birds - Aesop's Fable illustration about wisdom, heeding warnings, consequences of negligence
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Reveal Moral

"The moral of the story is to take heed of warnings about potential dangers, as neglecting them can lead to dire consequences."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
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Theme
wisdom
heeding warnings
consequences of negligence
Characters
Countryman
Swallow
other birds

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