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English · Absolute Beginner

The Crow and the Pitcher

By Aesop

A thirsty crow raises the water in a pitcher by dropping stones into it.

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Illustration for the scene “A thirsty crow finds a pitcher”

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A thirsty crow finds a pitcher

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The Crow is very thirsty.

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He may die without water.

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He finds a Pitcher.

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There is only a little water in it.

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The Crow tries to drink.

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He puts his beak into the opening of the Pitcher.

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But his beak cannot reach the water.

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He tries again and again.

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Then he stops.

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He feels very sad.

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