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The Swollen Fox (Joe Bloggs)

In the funny and educational story The Swollen Fox (Joe Bloggs), a very hungry fox finds a stash of food hidden inside a hollow tree. He eats so much that his stomach swells up, and he becomes trapped inside the tiny opening of the tree. He must wait for his belly to shrink before he can escape, giving him plenty of time to regret his greed. This story is perfect for teaching children about self-control and the consequences of overindulgence. The humorous plot and easy-to-read text make it a favorite for young students.

Lexile: 540L

Quiz

Question 1: Why did the little fox climb into the opening in the tree?

to eat the foodto hide from the wolfto have a napto hide from the shepherds

Question 2: Who hid the food in the oak tree?

the foxthe wolfthe shepherdsa little boy

Question 3: How will the fox get out of the hole?

The wolf will pull him out.He will have to wait till he reaches his normal size.Someone will have to make the hole bigger.He will have to wait for the shepherds to help him.

Question 4: What does this story teach us?

to not be cruelto not think we are better than othersto not be rudeto not be greedy

Question 5: Which word could replace "whole?"

entirekeptpartbroken

Question 6: Which word is the opposite of "panic?"

worryrelaxhurtcreate

Tag(s):Aesop