The Thirsty Crow

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This document tells the classic fable of The Thirsty Crow, highlighting themes of resourcefulness and problem-solving. It recounts the story of a crow who, suffering from extreme thirst on a hot summer day, searches for water. After a long search, the crow discovers a pot with water but finds that it is too low to reach. Demonstrating remarkable intelligence and perseverance, the crow observes small stones nearby and devises a plan to raise the water level. By dropping the stones into the pot one by one, the crow successfully increases the water's height, allowing him to quench his thirst. The story, attributed to Chetana Trust, emphasizes that where there's a will, there's a way, and encourages readers to think creatively when faced with challenges. The book is an English Animal Story, published by Chetana Charitable Trust in Chennai, India, and is an Accessible Reading Materials (ARM) Library Book, supported by the Chennai Willingdon Corporate Foundation. The copyright and licensing information indicates it is shared under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License, permitting adaptation and non-commercial distribution.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryStory & Novel

FormatPDF

Pages17

Reading Time26 min

The Thirsty Crow

English Animal Stories

FAQs

What is the main problem faced by the crow?

The crow was extremely thirsty on a hot summer day and could not reach the water in a pot because it was too low.

How did the crow solve the problem of reaching the water?

The crow dropped small stones into the pot, which raised the water level, allowing him to drink.

What is the moral of the story "The Thirsty Crow"?

The story teaches that intelligence and perseverance can overcome challenges, embodying the saying "where there's a will, there's a way."

Jul 17, 2026

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