The clever fox and the foolish crow-Short moral stories for children-Classic tales

Once upon a bright morning in the woods, a fox was sniffing around, hoping for a tasty treat. As the fox trotted along, he noticed a crow on a tree branch. This time, the crow had a delicious piece of cheese in her beak.
"Ah, what do we have here?" thought the fox, his eyes gleaming with hunger. "Looks like breakfast is ready."
The fox approached the tree, greeting the crow, gazing up with admiration. "Good morning, magnificent creature!"
The crow, a bit wary, watched the fox suspiciously. She held onto her cheese, not uttering a word.
"Wow, you're stunning!" continued the fox. "Your feathers sparkle, and those splendid wings! A fantastic bird like you must have the most amazing voice. If you sing, you'd be the Queen of Birds, no doubt!"
The crow, forgetting her suspicions, felt a flutter of pride. Being the Queen of Birds sounded intriguing. She opened her beak wide to give her best caw, and down went the cheese into the fox's open mouth.
"Thank you," said the fox sweetly as he walked away. "Though it is cracked, you have a voice sure enough. But where are your wits?"
And off he went, leaving the crow feeling a bit silly. Well, my little friends, be careful of smooth talkers. They might just be after your snacks!
"The Fox and the Crow" is one of Aesop's Fables, a collection of stories attributed to Aesop, a storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece around 620-564 BCE. Aesop's Fables are renowned for their moral lessons, often featuring animals with human characteristics. This particular fable highlights the dangers of vanity and the importance of being wary of flattery.