The Dog and His Reflection
Quick Answer
A dog carrying a bone sees his reflection in water, thinks itās another dog with a bigger bone, and snapsādropping his own. Itās a simple fable about greed and gratitude, perfect for a quick bedtime lesson.
Why This Story Works for Bedtime
The story is short and clear, with one crisp cause-and-effect moment. Kids can understand the lesson without fear, and the calm wrap-upāāBe glad for what you haveāāfits bedtime well.
Story at a Glance
RECOMMENDED AGES
5-9 years
READING TIME
2 min
Story Synopsis
A dog trots proudly down the road with a fine bone in his mouth, already dreaming of enjoying it at home. When he crosses a stream, he glances into the water and sees what looks like another dog holding an even bigger bone. In a flash of envy, he decides to snatch the āotherā bone. He opens his mouth to bark and biteāonly to drop his own bone into the stream. The reflection vanishes, and so does his dinner. The dog learns a quick, gentle truth: wanting more can make you lose what you already have. Itās an easy bedtime fable to pair with gratitude: naming one good thing from today before sleep.
Story Excerpt
A Dog was trotting along the road very pleased with himself The butcher had tossed him a fine bone and he carried it proudly in his mouth hurrying home as fast as his paws could go Soon he came to a narrow footbridge that crossed over quiet water The bridge was just wide enough for him to step carefully across As he went he happened to glance down Inā¦
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In One Glance
In The Dog and His Reflection, a dog carrying a bone sees his reflection in water and mistakes it for another dog with a larger bone. He snaps to grab it, drops his own bone, and loses everything. The fable teaches that greed and envy can cost you what you already have.
Frequently Asked Questions
A dog mistakes his reflection for another dog with a bigger bone and loses his own by trying to grab more.
Noāitās a simple, quick fable with a mild consequence.
Gratitude and contentment: chasing āmoreā can make you lose what you already have.
Ages 4ā9, great for short bedtime reads with a clear takeaway.