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The Dog with a Bone - a tale of greed



The Dog and His Reflection 🐶💧

This is part of our Aesop’s Fables series, in which we build upon Aesop’s Fables, teaching kids what they mean and what wisdom we can learn from them! 📖💡 Today’s tale follows a hungry little dog who learns a valuable lesson about greed and appreciating what he has.


A Hungry Adventure! 🍖🐾

One sunny afternoon, a little dog woke up from a lovely nap. His tummy grumbled, and he was ready for a tasty snack. “I wonder if the butcher down the road will give me a treat?” he thought as he trotted off to the butcher’s shop.


When he arrived, the friendly butcher smiled and said, “I have a gift for you, my lucky chap!” The little dog wagged his tail in excitement as the butcher handed him a delicious bone. 🦴😋


With the bone between his teeth, the dog set off to find a cozy place to enjoy his tasty treasure. As he crossed over a bridge, he noticed something in the water below.

A Reflection and a Mistake! 💦🐕

Peering into the river, the dog saw another dog with a bone that looked much bigger than his own! “I want that lovely bone!” he thought greedily and jumped right into the water to grab it.


But as he jumped, he accidentally let go of the bone he was holding, and it sank into the water! 🐾😱


When the dog paddled to the shore, he realized that the other dog was just his reflection! He had lost his tasty bone because of his greediness. Feeling sad, the little dog thought about the lesson he had just learned.


The Moral of the Story! 🌈📚

This tale teaches us an important lesson about greed. Sometimes, we can be so focused on what others have that we forget to appreciate what we already possess. The little dog learned that being greedy can lead to losing what we cherish the most! 💖


Quiz Time! 📝🎉

  1. What did the dog want to eat? 🍖

    a) A cookie 🍪

    b) A bone 🦴

    c) A sandwich 🥪

    d) A fruit 🍎

  2. Where did the dog go to get a treat? 🐾

    a) The bakery 🍞

    b) The butcher’s shop 🥩

    c) The grocery store 🏬

    d) The pet shop 🐕

  3. What did the dog see in the water? 💧

    a) A fish 🐟

    b) Another dog with a bigger bone 🐕🦴

    c) A bird 🐦

    d) A cat 🐱

  4. What happened when the dog jumped into the water? 🚶‍♂️

    a) He found a treasure chest 🪙

    b) He lost his bone 🦴

    c) He met new friends 🐾👫

    d) He swam to the other side 🌊

  5. What lesson did the dog learn? 📖

    a) Always jump into water 🌊

    b) It’s better to be greedy 😠

    c) Appreciate what you have 💖

    d) Bones are not important 🦴❌


Answers: 📝

  1. b) A bone

  2. b) The butcher’s shop

  3. b) Another dog with a bigger bone

  4. b) He lost his bone

  5. c) Appreciate what you have


Don't forget to explore more enchanting children’s stories from By Kids For Kids Story time! 🎧✨🌟


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