A fisherman catches a tiny fish that begs to be released, promising to return when it is bigger.
A poor fisherman has a day of bad luck and catches only a tiny fish. The fish pleads for its life, promising to grow big and return to be caught later. The fisherman, however, decides that a small fish in the basket is worth more than a large promise for the future.
Author: Aesop
Themes: Practicality, Common Sense, Value
A poor Fisherman, who lived on the fish he caught, had bad luck one day and caught nothing but a very small fry.
The Fisherman was about to put it in his basket when the little Fish said: 'Please spare me, Mr. Fisherman! I am so small it is not worth while to carry me home.'
'When I am bigger,' the fish continued, 'I shall make you a much better meal.'
But the Fisherman quickly put the fish into his basket.
'How foolish I should be,' he said, 'to throw you back. However small you may be, you are better than nothing at all.'
Introduction
Discover the wisdom of Aesop in 'The Fisherman and the Little Fish', a beautifully animated story about the value of what we have today versus what we might hope for tomorrow.
About Aesop
Aesop was a legendary storyteller from ancient Greece. His fables use simple animal characters to teach profound moral lessons that remain relevant today.
The Moral of the Story
A small gain is worth more than a large promise. It teaches us to value what we actually have over what we might get in the future.
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The Fisherman & the Little Fish
Discover the wisdom of Aesop in 'The Fisherman and the Little Fish', a beautifully animated story about the value of what we have today versus what we might hope for tomorrow.
Origin of the Story
This fable comes from the classic collection 'The Aesop for Children', bringing ancient wisdom to new generations.
About Aesop
Aesop was a legendary storyteller from ancient Greece. His fables use simple animal characters to teach profound moral lessons that remain relevant today.
The Moral of the Story
A small gain is worth more than a large promise. It teaches us to value what we actually have over what we might get in the future.
Practicality
Appreciation
Wisdom
Discussion Questions
Use these questions to help children understand the story's lesson.
🎨Why did the little fish want to be thrown back?
💬Do you think the fisherman made the right choice?
✨What does 'better than nothing' mean?
📝Have you ever had to choose between something small now or something big later?
Frequently Asked Questions
❓Why didn't the fisherman let the fish go?
The fisherman knew that a small fish he had already caught was better than a big fish he might never catch.
❓What did the little fish promise?
The little fish promised that if the fisherman threw him back, he would grow into a big fish that would make a much better meal later.
❓what is the lesson of the Fisherman and the Little Fish?
The lesson is often summarized as 'A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush' - meaning it's better to hold onto what you have than to risk it for something better that isn't guaranteed.
