The Dog and his Bone is a classic fable about a dog who learns a hard lesson about greed. While crossing a bridge with a juicy bone, he sees his own reflection in the water and thinks it is another dog with a bigger prize. Driven by envy, he snaps at the reflection and ends up losing his own dinner in the river. This story is written in simple English to help young readers understand the value of being happy with what they have. It is a perfect short story for building vocabulary while discussing important life lessons.
Lexile: 450L
