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MoralFables
AesopFriendship

The Dog the Cock and the Fox

In this engaging animal story with a moral, a Dog and a Cock, great friends, seek shelter in a thick wood. When a hungry Fox attempts to trick the Cock, he cleverly leads the Fox to the Dog's hiding place, resulting in the Fox's demise. This concise moral story illustrates the value of friendship and cleverness, making it a fitting addition to short story collections with moral lessons for personal growth.

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The Dog the Cock and the Fox - Aesop's Fable illustration about Friendship, cunning, loyalty
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Reveal Moral

"Cunning can be outsmarted by cleverness and vigilance."

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Quick Facts

Age Group
kids
children
story for class 2
story for class 3
story for class 4
story for class 5
Theme
Friendship
cunning
loyalty
Characters
Dog
Cock
Fox

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