The Crow and the Pitcher
Quick Answer
A thirsty crow finds water at the bottom of a narrow pitcher—too low to reach. Instead of giving up, he drops pebbles in one by one until the water rises to his beak.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
It’s quietly empowering and calm. The problem is solved with patience and tiny steps—perfect bedtime energy for kids who need a soothing reminder: small actions add up.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
6-10 years
READING TIME
4 min
Story Synopsis
After many dry days, a crow flies over dusty fields with a thirsty throat. He searches for even a single sip. At last he spots a sturdy pitcher in a quiet yard. Inside is water—but only a little pool far down at the bottom. The crow leans and stretches, tries from different angles, but the neck is narrow and the water is too low. He pauses and thinks. Then he notices small stones nearby. He picks one up and drops it into the pitcher. Plunk. The water rises just a bit. So he drops another. And another. Pebble by pebble, the water level climbs until the crow can finally drink. The story’s magic is practical: patience, creativity, and steady effort. It reassures children that when a problem feels too big, you can try one small helpful step—and keep going until the change becomes visible.
Story Excerpt
The sun had been shining for many days without much rain. The ground felt warm and dusty, and the little puddles that used to sparkle in the morning were gone. A crow flew low over the fields, looking and looking. His throat felt dry, and he wished for even one cool sip of water. “ Just a little, ” he seemed to say as he fluttered from place to place. At last, near a quiet yard, he spotted something that made him perk up. There stood a pitcher — tall and sturdy — casting a small shadow on the ground. The crow hopped closer and peered inside. Water! Not much, but there it was : a little pool at the bottom, catching the light. The crow leaned in right away. He stretched his neck as far as he could. He tried from one side, then the other. He even tipped his head and reached again, carefully, because the pitcher’s neck was…
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In One Glance
A crow is thirsty and finds a pitcher with water too low to reach. He thinks of a solution: dropping stones into the pitcher so the water level rises. After many pebbles, the water comes within reach and he drinks. The fable teaches patience, problem-solving, and how small steps can create big results.
Frequently Asked Questions
A thirsty crow raises the water in a pitcher by dropping in stones until he can drink.
Ages 6–10.
Yes—quiet, steady, and reassuring.
No—only a simple problem with a peaceful solution.
Small, patient steps can solve a big problem.