In “The Fox and the Stork: A Lesson in Fairness”, a clever Fox and a polite Stork appear to be good friends—until a dinner invitation reveals the Fox’s mischievous nature. What begins as a friendly meal quickly turns into a lesson about fairness, empathy, and respect. Through playful dialogue and a humorous twist, this classic fable reminds us that treating others poorly often leads to unexpected consequences.
CHARACTERS:
NARRATOR
FOX
STORK
SCRIPT:
SCENE 1: The Invitation
NARRATOR: Once upon a time, there lived a Fox and a Stork who appeared to be very good friends. One sunny afternoon, the Fox, feeling a bit mischievous, decided to invite the Stork to his home for dinner.
FOX: [Grinning widely] My dear friend Stork, would you do me the honor of coming to dinner tomorrow?
STORK: I would be delighted! Tell me, what will you be cooking?
FOX: Oh, it’s a surprise! A special treat just for you.
STORK: How wonderful. What time should I arrive?
FOX: How about tomorrow evening at seven?
STORK: That sounds perfect to me. I look forward to it. See you tomorrow!
FOX: [Winking] See you then… and don’t be late!
SCENE 2: Dinner at the Fox’s House
NARRATOR: The next day, the Stork arrived at the Fox’s house exactly on time. The smell of soup filled the air.
FOX: Hello, hello! Come in and make yourself at home. Dinner is served!
STORK: It smells delicious. Tell me, friend, what is this wonderful aroma?
FOX: I have prepared a savory soup. I am certain you will find it quite refreshing!
NARRATOR: They sat down at the table, but the Fox served the soup in very shallow ceramic plates. The Fox began to lap up his soup easily, but the Stork could only peck at the flat surface.
FOX: [Pretending to be concerned] Is something wrong? You’ve hardly touched your meal!
STORK: It is just that… well, I cannot drink the soup from such a shallow dish with my long beak.
FOX: [Chuckling] Oh, really? What a pity! Well, at least you can dip the tip of your bill in it, can’t you?
STORK: [Quietly] I see… Well, never mind. Will you return the favor and come to dine at my home tomorrow evening?
FOX: I would love to! I’ll be there.
NARRATOR: So, that night, the Stork went home very hungry, while the Fox felt very clever indeed.
SCENE 3: Dinner at the Stork’s House
NARRATOR: The following evening, the Fox showed up at the Stork’s home, feeling quite hungry and excited for his meal.
STORK: Welcome, my good friend! I have been expecting you.
FOX: [Sniffing the air] It smells fantastic in here. What are we eating?
STORK: Since you were such a “generous” host yesterday, I have prepared your favorite: a rich, flavorful broth!
FOX: Oh, marvelous! I am starving.
STORK: Then let us eat. Please, have a seat.
NARRATOR: The Fox sat down, but his smile disappeared when he saw the meal. The Stork served the soup in tall, long-necked jars with very narrow openings.
FOX: [Trying to reach the soup] This looks and smells delicious, but my friend… the neck of this jar is too thin! I can’t even fit my snout inside!
STORK: [Sipping easily with her long beak] Oh, really? How unfortunate. But surely you can lick the drips off the outside of the jar, right?
FOX: [Sighing] I see what you have done.
STORK: [Firmly] You see, my friend, I am not sorry for this. Those who play traps on others must expect to be paid back in their own coin. One bad turn deserves another.
NARRATOR: The Fox left the house with an empty stomach and learned an important lesson.
Tne End
Author: Aesop Fable
Adapted by: K I D S I N C O
Conclusion: The Fox finally understands the mistake he made when he tried to embarrass his friend. The Stork’s clever response does not come from cruelty, but from a desire to teach an important lesson. As the Fox walks away hungry and humbled, the audience is left with a clear message: kindness and fairness should guide our actions, especially toward those we call friends.
Moral of the Story: Treat others the way you wish to be treated.
Moral Values:
- Fairness
- Respect for others
- Empathy
- Responsibility for one’s actions
- Learning from mistakes
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👉 External Resources:
- The Fox and the Stork – A reliable overview of the fable’s history and moral – Wikipedia
- Classic Aesop Fables — Full retelling & moral . A clear narrative version of the story – Classic Aesopica
- Aesop Fables – Project Gutenberg
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