The fable about the town mouse and the country mouse is an excellent way to teach children about why it is a good idea to appreciate what we have and why it is NOT a good idea to want what others have. So often the message sent out by the media is that what we currently have, no matter how good it is, is not good enough. Aesop’s Fables can help us to fight off that contradictory message and help our kids understand what really matters.
Aesop’s Fables – The Wind and the Sun is a great fable about why it is better to be nice than to be mean. It seems like all our kids get to see now a days is, vindictive, rude cartoons and stories that teach them to only think of themselves. It is important for kids to remember that “honey catches more flies than vinegar”. They need to learn more about being kind to others.
My 10 year old son Jimmy wrote this story after reading some of Aesop’s Fables. My 17 year old daughter Julie drew the picture for it. They are both so creative and I just had to share their work with everyone! Read more »
Aesop’s Fables can still teach our young ones about life and morals. Read this one about a thirsty crow, who doesn’t give up. This folk tale has been rewritten to be used in storytime. Scroll down to see the coloring page to go with it. Some great books that you can get with more fun folk tales and fables are:
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