The Fox and the Lion

A very young Fox, who had never before seen a Lion, happened to meet one in the forest.

A single look was enough to send the Fox off at top speed to the nearest hiding place.

The second time the Fox saw the Lion he stopped behind a tree to look at him a moment before slinking away.

But the third time, the Fox went boldly up to the Lion and, without turning a hair, said,

“Hello, there, old top.”

Moral of the story

Respect personal space: It’s important to give others space, especially when they are unfamiliar or powerful.
Be cautious with familiarity: Getting too comfortable with someone can lead to problems or disrespect.

Questions for the children

  1. Why do you think the Fox initially ran away from the Lion?
  2. Can you think of a time when you met someone new, and it was important to give them space?

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.

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    Aesop (circa 620–564 BC) was an Ancient Greek fabulist and storyteller credited with a number of fables now collectively known as Aesop’s Fables. Although his existence remains uncertain and (if they ever existed) no writings by him survive, numerous tales credited to him were gathered across the centuries and in many languages.

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