MF
MoralFables
Aesopwisdom

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.

2 min read
3 characters
The Swallow and the Other Birds - Aesop's Fable illustration about wisdom, heeding warnings, consequences of negligence
2 min3
0:000:00
Reveal Moral

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

You May Also Like

The Owl and the Birds - Aesop's Fable illustration featuring Owl and  Birds
wisdomAesop's Fables

The Owl and the Birds

In "The Owl and the Birds," a wise owl shares her knowledge through moral-based storytelling, warning the birds to uproot sprouting acorns and flax seeds that would bring danger from mistletoe and hunters. Dismissing her counsel as madness, the birds later regret their disbelief when her predictions come true, realizing the owl's wisdom echoes the lessons found in classic moral stories. Now, they revere her in silence, reflecting on their past folly and the importance of heeding wise advice.

OwlBirds
wisdomRead Story →
The Young Thief and His Mother - Aesop's Fable illustration featuring Young Man and  Mother
Consequences of negligenceAesop's Fables

The Young Thief and His Mother

In this creative moral story, a young man, condemned to execution for theft, confronts his mother during a final meeting, punishing her by biting off her ear for failing to reprimand him as a child. This shocking act serves as a grim reminder of the importance of proper guidance in childhood, underscoring the moral that neglecting to correct misbehavior can lead to dire consequences. Supported by a priest who echoes the sentiment that one must train a child in the right way, the story serves as a poignant lesson drawn from real-life stories with moral implications.

Young ManMother
Consequences of negligenceRead Story →
The Wolf, the Nanny-Goat, and The Kid - Aesop's Fable illustration featuring Nanny-goat and  Kid
cautionAesop's Fables

The Wolf, the Nanny-Goat, and The Kid

In the inspirational short story "The Wolf, the Nanny-Goat, and The Kid," a clever Kid learns the importance of caution and having multiple safeguards against deception when he refuses to let in the Wolf, despite the creature knowing the password. This timeless moral story emphasizes that two guarantees are better than one, illustrating a valuable lesson for kids in discerning trustworthiness. Such short stories for students with moral lessons make for great additions to any collection of moral tales.

Nanny-goatKid
cautionRead Story →

Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
story for class 5
Theme
wisdom
heeding warnings
consequences of negligence
Characters
Countryman
Swallow
other birds

Subscribe to Daily Stories

Get a new moral story in your inbox every day.

Spin for a Story

Share