The Boy and the Filberts
A Boy was permitted to put his hand into a pitcher to get some filberts.
But he took such a great handful that he could not draw his hand out again.
There he stood, unwilling to give up a single filbert and yet unable to get them all out at once.
Vexed and disappointed he began to cry.
“My boy,” said his mother, “be satisfied with half the nuts you have taken and you will easily get your hand out.
Then perhaps you may have some more filberts some other time.”
Moral of the story
Don’t be too greedy: Taking too much at once can lead to problems.
Be satisfied with what you have: Sometimes, being content with what you have is better than trying to get more.
Questions for the children
- Why do you think the boy couldn’t get his hand out of the pitcher?
- How do you feel about sharing and being satisfied with what you have?
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.
