The Sycophantic Fox and the Gullible Raven is a children’s book about two animals, a fox and a raven, who become friends. The fox is a sly and cunning creature who is always looking for an opportunity to take advantage of someone. The raven is a trusting and naive bird who is easily fooled by the fox’s tricks. The fox uses his cunning to convince the gullible raven to do things that benefit the fox, such as stealing food from the farmer’s barn. The fox also tricks the raven into believing that he is a great hunter and can provide the raven with food. The fox’s tricks eventually catch up with him when the farmer discovers the fox’s thievery and sets a trap for him. The raven, feeling guilty for being tricked by the fox, helps him escape the trap. In the end, the fox learns his lesson and the two animals become true friends.
By Josephine Daskam Bacon · First published 1901 · Genre: Fable, Fiction, Children's Literature