Fabel: The Fox and The Crow

An ugly black crow perched on the

branch of a tree. She had stolen a tasty

piece of cheese and was about to enjoy

her meal.

Just then a hungry fox passed by and

saw the food in the crow's beak. His mouth

watered at the sight, so he thought of a clever plan to get the cheese for himself.

Looking up at the crow, he said, "I have always admired your

beauty, with your soft, shiny feathers and well-curved beak. If your

voice is as fine as your looks, you could be Queen of the Birds!"

Now the crow wanted to be the queen. So, to prove that she

could sing, she opened her beak and made a loud "Caw!" The piece of cheese fell from her beak to the ground before she realized her

mistake.

As the fox snatched up the cheese, he laughed, "My dear crow, your voice is fine, but your judgement is not! You shouldn't

Moral: People may use flattery to get something from you.

believe everything you hear!"