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Stories for Children

The Plane Tree

by Aesop


In this fable, two hikers cross paths with a plane tree. The tree overhears the not-so-nice things they have to say about it.


This digital pop-up book (3 pages) features fun interactive animations.


To get started, click the Language Selector button above and choose English, French, Italian, or Chinese (Simplified and Pinyin).


Plus, on every story page:

  • Click the spinning blue and white buttons Button image for animated action.
  • Enjoy our read-to-me story-telling feature.
  • Click on the highlighted vocabulary words (available in non-English versions).
  • Activate the Pinyin pop-ups (Chinese version).
Get ready. Get set. Go read!
Plane Tree Cover
The Plane Tree
by Aesop
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