A Raven and a Swan
A Crow, which you know is black as coal, was envious of the Swan because her feathers were as white as the purest snow.
The foolish bird got the idea that if he lived like the Swan, swimming and diving all day long and eating the weeds and plants that grow in the water, his feathers would turn white like the Swan’s.
So he left his home in the woods and fields and flew down to live on the lakes and in the marshes.
But though he washed and washed all day long, almost drowning himself in it, his feathers remained as black as ever.
And as the water weeds he ate did not agree with him, he got thinner and thinner, and at last, he died.
Moral of the story
Be happy with who you are and what you have.
Trying to be someone else can lead to unhappiness and harm.
Questions for the children
- Why do you think the Crow wanted to be like the Swan?
- How can you apply the morals of the story in your own life?
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.
