La Fontaine's Fables: Values for Kids
Jean de La Fontaine turned classic fables into masterpieces of French literature. His animal stories teach universal values in a fun, memorable way. At Cuentautor, we have adapted his best fables for children.
1. Hard work and planning ahead
The Ant and the Grasshopper is perhaps the most famous fable: the ant works all summer while the grasshopper sings. When winter comes, only the ant is prepared.
2. Steady wins the race
The Hare and the Tortoise proves that slow and steady beats arrogant speed.
3. Treat others as you wish to be treated
In The Fox and the Stork, a fox serves soup on a flat plate — the stork cannot eat with her long beak. When the stork returns the invitation, she serves in a tall vase.
4. Might does not make right
The Wolf and the Lamb tells how a wolf invents absurd excuses to devour an innocent lamb. La Fontaine teaches that strength does not equal justice.
5. Even the small can help the great
In The Lion and the Mouse, a tiny mouse saves a mighty lion trapped in a net.
6. Simplicity beats luxury with danger
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse compares two lifestyles: simple but safe versus luxurious but dangerous.
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