World Fables
The Fox and the Grapes
A hungry fox fails to reach a tempting bunch of grapes and convinces himself he never wanted them anyway.
World Fables
Famous world fables and folk tales retold in a fresh way.
World Fables
The Empty Pot
A beautiful Chinese tale about an emperor who chooses his successor in a clever way that reveals who tells the truth and who values honesty
World Fables
The Ant and the Grasshopper
A hardworking ant gathers food all summer while a grasshopper plays, learning the value of preparing ahead.
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf
A shepherd boy repeatedly lies about a wolf attack, so no one believes him when a real wolf finally comes.
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The Lion and the Mouse
A tiny mouse helps a mighty lion trapped in a net, showing that kindness is never too small to matter.
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The Crow and the Pitcher
A thirsty crow finds a pitcher of water he cannot reach and uses clever thinking to solve his problem.
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The Monkey and the Crocodile
An old Indian tale from the Panchatantra about a friendship between a monkey and a crocodile, and a moment that tests the monkey's quick thi
World Fables
The Monkey and the Crocodile
A famous Indian folk tale about a clever monkey who outsmarts a treacherous crocodile and escapes danger.
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The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs
A farmer owns a goose that lays a golden egg every day, but his greed for instant wealth costs him everything.
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The Wind and the Sun
The wind and the sun compete to see who is stronger, and discover that gentleness is more powerful than force.
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The Tortoise and the Hare
A race between a fast, overconfident hare and a slow but steady tortoise ends with an unforgettable lesson.
World Fables
Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom
A popular West African folk tale about the clever spider Anansi, who tried to keep all the world's wisdom for himself. What happened to his