The Fisherman and the Little Fish
A poor Fisherman, who lived on the fish he caught, had bad luck one day and caught nothing but a very tiny fish.
The Fisherman was about to put it in his basket when the little Fish said:
“Please spare me, Mr. Fisherman! I am so small it is not worthwhile to carry me home.
When I am bigger, I shall make you a much better meal.”
But the Fisherman quickly put the fish into his basket.
“How foolish I should be,” he said, “to throw you back.
However tiny you may be, you are better than nothing at all.”
Moral of the story
Appreciate what you have: Sometimes, even a small gain is valuable.
Don’t underestimate: Even small things can be important.
Questions for the children
- Why did the Fisherman decide to keep the small fish?
- Can you think of a time when something small turned out to be more important than you thought?
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.
