The Fox and the Crow
Language: English
Format: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0794518133
ISBN 13: 9780794518134
Publication date:
January 1st, 2007
Publisher: Usborne Pub Ltd
Pages: 32
A cunning fox sets his sights on a crow, cleverly devising a plan to exploit her vanity. The crow, proud of her glossy feathers and melodic voice, finds herself being flattered by the sly creature perched below her. As the fox compliments her appearance and talent, she becomes increasingly enamored with his praise, unaware of his true intentions.
In a moment of foolishness, overcome by her desire to show off, the crow drops the piece of cheese she had been holding in her beak. The fox seizes the opportunity, snatching the tasty morsel as it falls. Through this tale, the characters come to embody timeless lessons about pride and gullibility, capturing the essence of Aesop's fables with a vibrant retelling.
The illustrations bring this delightful story to life, ensuring that readers both young and old can appreciate the underlying message about the dangers of vanity and the cleverness of those who seek to take advantage of it.
In a moment of foolishness, overcome by her desire to show off, the crow drops the piece of cheese she had been holding in her beak. The fox seizes the opportunity, snatching the tasty morsel as it falls. Through this tale, the characters come to embody timeless lessons about pride and gullibility, capturing the essence of Aesop's fables with a vibrant retelling.
The illustrations bring this delightful story to life, ensuring that readers both young and old can appreciate the underlying message about the dangers of vanity and the cleverness of those who seek to take advantage of it.