The Farmer and the Stork
A Stork of a very simple and trusting nature had been asked by a happy party of Cranes to visit a field that had been newly planted. But the party ended sadly with all the birds entangled in the meshes of the Farmer’s net.
The Stork begged the Farmer to spare him.
“Please let me go,” he pleaded. “I belong to the Stork family who you know are honest and birds of good character.
Besides, I did not know the Cranes were going to steal.”
“You may be a very good bird,” answered the Farmer, “but I caught you with the thieving Cranes and you will have to share the same punishment with them.”
Moral of the story
Choose your friends wisely, as people may judge you based on the company you keep.
Always be aware of the actions of those around you.
Questions for the children
- How do you think the Stork felt when he got caught with the Cranes?
- Why is it important to be careful about the friends you choose?
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.
