The Crow and the Pitcher
In a spell of dry weather, when the Birds could find very little to drink, a thirsty Crow found a pitcher with a little water in it.
But the pitcher was high and had a narrow neck, and no matter how he tried, the Crow could not reach the water.
The poor thing felt as if he must die of thirst.
Then an idea came to him. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one.
With each pebble, the water rose a little higher until at last, it was near enough so he could drink.
Moral of the story
Think cleverly: Sometimes, a smart idea can solve a problem.
Use your smarts: Being clever and finding creative solutions can help in tough situations.
Questions for the children
- Why do you think the Crow couldn’t reach the water in the pitcher at first?
- Can you think of a time when you had to be clever to solve a problem?
Post Note: This story is based on Aesop’s fable, written around 600 BC. In this retelling, we’ve used simpler words to make the story easier for young readers to understand.
