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…
The Fox and the Leopard
A Fox and a Leopard, resting lazily after a generous dinner, amused themselves by disputing about their good looks. The Leopard was very proud of his glossy, spotted coat and made disdainful remarks about the Fox, whose appearance he declared…
The Fox and the Goat
A Fox fell into a well, and though it was not very deep, he found that he could not get out again. After he had been in the well a long time, a thirsty Goat came by. The Goat thought…
the Cock and the Fox
One bright evening as the sun was sinking on a glorious world, a wise old Cock flew into a tree to roost. Before he composed himself to rest, he flapped his wings three times and crowed loudly. But just as…
Stag & His Reflection
A Stag, drinking from a crystal spring, saw himself mirrored in the clear water. He greatly admired the graceful arch of his antlers, but he was very much ashamed of his spindling legs. Post Note: This story is based on…
The Fox and the Stork
The Fox one day thought of a plan to amuse himself at the expense of the Stork, at whose odd appearance he was always laughing. “You must come and dine with me today,” he said to the Stork, smiling to…
The Heron
A Heron was walking calmly along the bank of a stream, his eyes on the clear water, and his long neck and pointed bill ready to snap up a likely morsel for his breakfast. Post Note: This story is based…
The Wild Boar and the Fox
A Wild Boar was sharpening his sharp teeth busily against the stump of a tree when a Fox happened by. Now the Fox was always looking for a chance to make fun of his neighbors. Post Note: This story is…