The Fisherman and the Little Fish
A poor Fisherman, who lived on the fish he caught, had bad luck one day and caught nothing but a very tiny fish. Post Note: This story is based on Aesop’s fable, written around 600 BC. In this retelling, we’ve…
The Hare and His Ears
The Lion had been badly hurt by the pointy things of a Goat, which he was eating. He was very angry to think that any animal that he chose for a meal, should be so bold as to wear such…
The Man and the Satyr
A long time ago, a Person met a Satyr in the forest and succeeded in making friends with him. The two soon became the best of comrades, living together in the Person’s hut. But one cold winter evening, as they…
The Ant and the Dove
A Bird saw an Ant fall into a brook. The Ant struggled in vain to reach the bank, and in pity, the Bird dropped a blade of straw close beside it. Post Note: This story is based on Aesop’s fable,…
The Fox and the Crow
One bright morning as the Fox was following his sharp nose through the wood in search of a bite to eat, he saw a Crow on the limb of a tree overhead. Such a wonderful Bird should have a very…
The Dog and His Reflection
A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow footbridge, he happened to look down and saw himself reflected in the quiet…
The Hare and the Tortoise
A Hare was making fun of the Tortoise one day for being so slow. “Do you ever get anywhere?” he asked with a mocking laugh. “Yes,” replied the Tortoise, “and I get there sooner than you think. I’ll run you…
The Mother and the Wolf
Early one morning a hungry Wolf was prowling around a cottage at the edge of a village when he heard a child crying in the house. Then he heard the Mother’s voice say Just then the Father came within sight…
The Eagle and the Beetle
A Bug once asked the Eagle to spare a Bunny that had run to her for protection. But the Eagle pounced upon her prey, the sweep of her big wings tumbling the Bug a dozen feet away. And they say…
The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
A certain Wolf could not get enough to eat because of the watchfulness of the Shepherds. But one night he found a sheepskin that had been cast aside and forgotten. Post Note: This story is based on Aesop’s fable, written…
The Frog and the Mouse
A young Mouse in search of adventure was running along the bank of a pond where a Frog was living. When the Frog saw the Mouse, he swam to the bank and croaked But before he could untie the reed…