A thirsty crow

During a long spell of dry weather, the birds had trouble finding water. A very thirsty crow spotted a pitcher with a little water at the bottom.

A thirsty crow

During a long spell of dry weather, the birds had trouble finding water. A very thirsty crow spotted a pitcher with a little water at the bottom.

Water out of reach

He tried to drink, but the pitcher was tall and its neck was narrow. However far he reached, his beak could not touch the water. It was so close, yet still out of reach.

Water out of reach

He tried to drink, but the pitcher was tall and its neck was narrow. However far he reached, his beak could not touch the water. It was so close, yet still out of reach.

One pebble at a time

Then the crow had an idea. He picked up a small pebble and dropped it into the pitcher. He added another, and then another.

One pebble at a time

Then the crow had an idea. He picked up a small pebble and dropped it into the pitcher. He added another, and then another.

A refreshing drink

With every pebble, the water rose a little higher. The crow kept going until the water was close enough for his beak to reach. At last, he could drink.

A refreshing drink

With every pebble, the water rose a little higher. The crow kept going until the water was close enough for his beak to reach. At last, he could drink.