The Cat and the Birds

The Cat and the Birds is a cautionary tale by Aesop, warning about the danger of being fooled by false flatteries and appearances. It tells the story of a crafty cat who tries to deceive the birds by pretending to be a physician and claiming to have the skills to cure all illnesses. Despite the cat's attempts for deceit, a wise bird sees through the ruse, highlighting the importance of wisdom and discernment.

• Children

								
A Cat was growing very thin. As you have guessed, he did not get
enough to eat. One day he heard that some Birds in the neighborhood
were ailing and needed a doctor. So he put on a pair of spectacles,
and with a leather box in his hand, knocked at the door of the
Bird's home.

The Birds peeped out, and Dr. Cat, with much solicitude, asked
how they were. He would be very happy to give them some medicine.

"Tweet, tweet," laughed the Birds. "Very smart, aren't you? We
are very well, thank you, and more so, if you only keep away
from here."

Be wise and shun the quack.
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