A young Mouse in search of adventure was running along the bank of a pond where lived a Frog. When the Frog saw the Mouse, he swam to the bank and croaked: 'Won't you pay me a visit? I can promise you a good time if you do.'
The Mouse did not need much coaxing, for he was very anxious to see the world and everything in it. But though he could swim a little, he did not dare risk going into the pond without some help.
The Frog had a plan. He tied the Mouse's leg to his own with a tough reed. Then into the pond he jumped, dragging his foolish companion with him.
The Mouse soon had enough of it and wanted to return to shore; but the treacherous Frog had other plans. He pulled the Mouse down under the water and drowned him.
A Hawk came sailing over the pond. Seeing the body of the Mouse floating, the Hawk swooped down, seized the Mouse and carried it off, with the Frog dangling from its leg. Thus at one swoop he had caught both meat and fish for his dinner.
Introduction
The Frog and the Mouse is a classic Aesop's fable that teaches children about the importance of honesty and the consequences of trickery. In this beautifully illustrated version, kids will follow a curious mouse and a cunning frog at the edge of a pond.
About Aesop
Aesop was a legendary storyteller from ancient Greece whose animal fables have remained popular for thousands of years.
Moral of the Story
Those who seek to harm others often come to harm themselves through their own deceit.
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The Frog & the Mouse
The Frog and the Mouse is a classic Aesop's fable that teaches children about the importance of honesty and the consequences of trickery. In this beautifully illustrated version, kids will follow a curious mouse and a cunning frog at the edge of a pond.
Origin
This story comes from Aesop's Fables, a collection of stories first told in ancient Greece to teach important life lessons.
About Aesop
Aesop was a legendary storyteller from ancient Greece whose animal fables have remained popular for thousands of years.
Moral of the Story
Those who seek to harm others often come to harm themselves through their own deceit.
honesty
caution
kindness
Fun Activities
Extend the story with these simple activities:
🎨Draw a picture of the pond with the Mouse and the Frog.
💬Talk about what a true friend should do if someone is afraid.
✨Act out the story with toys (but don't tie them together!).
Frequently Asked Questions
❓What is the moral of the Frog and the Mouse?
The moral is that those who try to harm others often end up harming themselves through their own deceit.
❓Why did the Frog tie the Mouse's leg?
The Frog wanted to pull the Mouse into the deep water where the Mouse couldn't swim, as a mean trick.
❓How did the Hawk catch both animals?
Because they were tied together, when the Hawk grabbed the Mouse, the Frog was dragged up into the air as well.
