Lousy Rotten Stinkin' Grapes

A crafty fox wants a bunch of grapes hanging just out of reach, and after every scheme he can think of fails, he decides they must have been sour all along.

For the kid who insists the game was rigged the moment they lose, this fox's excuses will feel awfully familiar.

• Big idea: Sour grapes are just pride in disguise — it's easier to blame the prize than admit you couldn't win it.
• Vibes: Witty, blustery, and full of fox-sized bravado.

• enjoy classic fables with a comic twist
• like to predict what a stubborn character will try next
• are working on handling disappointment gracefully
• respond well to repetition and escalating schemes

• Story & problem-solving: What are some of the ways Fox tries to reach the grapes?
• Feelings & empathy: How do you think Fox felt every time he failed to grab the grapes?
• Real-life connection: Have you ever said something wasn't worth it just because you couldn't get it?
• Imagination: If you were as crafty as Fox, what trick would you invent to reach the grapes?
• Big idea: Why do you think Fox decided the grapes were sour instead of admitting he couldn't reach them?