The Fox and the Crow Written by Lin Donn Illustrated by Phillip Martin

Aesop’s Fables A fox wandered by a tree. A crow was sitting on a branch. She held a piece of cheese in her beak. The fox wanted the cheese for himself.   “What a pretty bird,” the fox said softly, as if speaking to himself. “If only crows could sing.” 2

Aesop’s Fables The crow was flattered to be called a pretty bird. To show the fox that she could also sing, the crow began to caw. The cheese dropped from her mouth and fell to the ground.   “So you can sing,” the fox laughed. “If only your wits were as sharp!” The fox snatched up the cheese, and ran off.

Aesop’s Fables Which of these morals do you think best fits the story? 1. Don’t trust a sneaky fox. 2. Don’t sing with a full mouth. 3. Don’t let vanity cloud your wits.   Answer: They all fit, but the best answer would probably be “Don’t let vanity cloud your wits.”

Aesop’s Fables Why is that the best fit? The fox may be sneaky. You can sing with a full mouth, although it might be messy!   But if you don’t let vanity cloud your judgment, you will always be better off! 5

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