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The Lost Wig

In "The Lost Wig," a humorous old lion, who wears a wig to hide his baldness, tries to impress a tiger sister with a bow on a windy day. When a gust of wind blows his wig away, he feels foolish but cleverly quips about his predicament, showcasing the wit found in many famous moral stories. This short story embodies the charm of small moral stories and famous fables with moral lessons about embracing one's flaws.

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The Lost Wig - Aesop's Fable illustration about humor, self-acceptance, resilience
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Reveal Moral

"Embrace your imperfections with humor and wit, as they can turn a potentially embarrassing situation into a charming moment."

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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
humor
self-acceptance
resilience
Characters
old lion
charming Tiger sisters
Lady
wind

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