The Maid and the Milk Pail

Aesop's Fables: Timeless Moral Stories
  • Interest Level: Kindergarten - Grade 3
  • Reading Level: Grade 2

Carrying her pail of milk upon her head, a milkmaid daydreams of what she will purchase once she sells the milk at market. But the milk is spilt before the maid can sell it, and thus readers learn the phrase 'don't count your chickens before they're hatched.' Additional features include pages defining fables and morals, an introduction to Aesop, a Think-About-It section, activities for further learning, and an introduction to both the author and illustrator.

Storytime Tales
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Interest Level Kindergarten - Grade 3
Reading Level Grade 2
Genre Fiction, Picture Books
Category Language Arts
Copyright 2023
Publisher The Child's World, Inc.
Imprint Storytime Tales
Language English
Number of Pages 24
Publication Date 2022-08-01
BISACS JUV038000, JUV022020, JUV022000
Dewey 398.2
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 8 x 9.5
Lexile 600
Guided Reading Level J
Features Activities for further learning and Author/Illustrator biography
  • Story's Lesson
  • Beginning of Story
  • The Moral
  • Think About It
  • Activity
  • About Aesop
  • About Fables
  • About the Author
  • About the Illustrator
Author: Mary Berendes

Mary Berendes has authored several books for children, including nature titles as well as books about various countries and holidays. A longtime resident of Minnesota, Mary has numerous pastimes to occupy her during the seemingly unending Minnesota winters, including collecting antique books and playing the piano. Her beloved Yorkshire terrier also provides plenty of entertainment...and confusion...and comic relief...on a daily basis.

Illustrator: Nancy Harrison