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The Crow and the Pitcher The Crow and the Pitcher is a fable by Aesop about a thirsty crow who comes across a pitcher with water at the bottom, beyond the reach of its beak. The crow then drops pebbles... – *by Aesop*	25 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Boys and the Frogs "The Boys and the Frogs" is a classic fable by Aesop that conveys the message of empathy and consideration for others' feelings. In the story, a group of boys amuse themselves by... – *by Aesop*	3,572 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Rat and the Elephant The Rat and the Elephant is a children's fable by Aesop that tells the story of a tiny rat and a mighty elephant. The book details how the rat, though small, is able to help... – *by Aesop*	68 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Oak and the Reeds The Oak and the Reeds is a classic fable by Aesop cautioning against arrogance and pride. It tells the tale of a strong oak tree that mocks the surrounding reeds for their... – *by Aesop*	40 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Wolf and His Shadow The Wolf and His Shadow is a fable by Aesop about a wolf who sees his shadow in the water and is taken in by its size. He believes it represents his actual size and strength and... – *by Aesop*	25 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Owl and the Grasshopper "The Owl and the Grasshopper" is a short fable by Aesop about an owl who is disturbed by a singing grasshopper. The grasshopper refuses to stop, despite the owl's requests,... – *by Aesop*	36 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Frogs Who Wished for a King "The Frogs Who Wished for a King" is an Aesop's fable about a community of frogs who, discontented with their current anarchic way of life, request Zeus to grant them a King. Zeus... – *by Aesop*	28 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Lion and the Ass "The Lion and the Ass" is a classic fable from Aesop, a famed Greek storyteller. This short tale is about an unusual partnership between a lion and an ass. They decide to hunt... – *by Aesop*	28 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Travelers and the Purse "The Travelers and the Purse" by Aesop is a fable that tells the story of two travellers who discover a purse of gold on their journey. Their immediate bliss turns sour as they... – *by Aesop*	44 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Sheep and the Pig "The Sheep and the Pig" is a fable by Aesop that strongly illustrates the concept that false friends can be more dangerous than open enemies. It showcases the cunning and... – *by Aesop*	25 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Farmer and the Stork "The Farmer and the Stork" is a moral tale by Aesop. It tells the story of a stork that unintentionally gets caught in a net set by a farmer to capture cranes, birds that have... – *by Aesop*	29 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Plane Tree The Plane Tree is a fable by Aesop that journeys into the mind of a weary traveler taking refuge under a plane tree. It explores themes of gratitude and acknowledgement when the... – *by Aesop*	45 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Gnat and the Bull "The Gnat and the Bull" is a fable by Aesop that explores themes of pride, insignificance, and self-awareness. In this story, a gnat lands on a bull's horn, apologizing if he's... – *by Aesop*	32 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf The Shepherd Boy and the Wolf is a classic fable by Aesop that tells the story of a young shepherd boy who habitually lies about a wolf threatening his flock of sheep. When a wolf... – *by Aesop*	34 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Lion and the Mouse "The Lion and the Mouse" is a classic illustrated tale by Aesop which showcases the unlikely friendship between a fierce lion and a small mouse. The story unfolds with the lion... – *by Aesop*	29 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Oxen and the Wheels "The Oxen and the Wheels" is a fable by Aesop teaching a moral lesson. The story describes a pair of oxen pulling a heavily loaded wagon. As they struggle on, the wheels... – *by Aesop*	167 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Ass and His Driver "The Ass and His Driver" is a short fable by Aesop that conveys a valuable lesson. It tells the story of a donkey who, instead of following his master's instructions, stubbornly... – *by Aesop*	68 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Wolf and the Crane "The Wolf and the Crane" is a fable by Aesop that teaches a lesson about gratitude and how often those who do wrong do not show appreciation for those who help them. The story is... – *by Aesop*	31 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Bundle of Sticks "The Bundle of Sticks" is a short fable by Aesop that serves as a moral lesson about unity and strength in numbers. The story follows an old man on his deathbed who asks... – *by Aesop*	54 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Fox and the Grapes The Fox and the Grapes is one of Aesop's most famous fables, telling the story of a fox who, failing to reach the juicy grapes hanging high from a vine, walks away grumbling that... – *by Aesop*	35 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse by Aesop is a classic fable conveying the message of life's simple pleasures and contentment. The story revolves around a sophisticated Town... – *by Aesop*	21 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Kid and the Wolf "The Kid and the Wolf" by Aesop is a classic fable that imparts moral lessons to young readers. The story focuses on a young goat kid who naively invites a wolf into his home... – *by Aesop*	41 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
Hercules and the Wagoner "Hercules and the Wagoner" is a moralistic short tale by Aesop. The story depicts a wagoner who, when his cart becomes stuck in a muddy ditch, prays to the mighty... – *by Aesop*	320 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Boy and the Filberts "The Boy and the Filberts" is a fable by Aesop that tells the story of a young boy who sticks his hand into a pitcher full of filberts (a type of hazelnut). He grasps a... – *by Aesop*	155 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Eagle and the Jackdaw "The Eagle and the Jackdaw" is a classic fable by Aesop depicting the tale of a jackdaw who aspires to be as majestic as an eagle. The jackdaw, dazzled by the spectacle of the... – *by Aesop*	30 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
Belling the Cat "Belling the Cat" is a fable attributed to Aesop, a fabulist from ancient Greece. The story involves a group of mice that hold a meeting to discuss the best way to protect... – *by Aesop*	69 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Dog, the Cock, and the Fox The Dog, the Cock, and the Fox is a classic Aesop fable that narrates the story of three unlikely companions - a dog, a cock, and a fox. Through the adventures and the tactical... – *by Aesop*	19 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Frogs and the Ox The Frogs and the Ox is a telling moralistic fable by Aesop that showcases a group of frogs being intimidated and scared by a big ox that comes to their pond. On seeing the size... – *by Aesop*	87 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Young Crab and His Mother The Young Crab and His Mother is a fable by Aesop that teaches a lesson about the impact and importance of setting a good example. In the story, a mother crab scolds her son for... – *by Aesop*	23 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Tortoise and the Ducks The Tortoise and the Ducks is a captivating fable by Aesop that emphasizes the dangers of greed and discontentment. It tells a story of a tortoise unsatisfied with his dull life... – *by Aesop*	24 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Wolf and the Kid "The Wolf and the Kid" by Aesop is a classic fable that depicts the encounter between a fierce wolf and a young kid strayed from its flock. A cautionary tale of cunning and wit,... – *by Aesop*	21 Views added 1 year ago	Rating
The Story of the Year "The Story of the Year" is a children's fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen about the journey of a little girl through the four seasons of the year. Each season has its own... – *by Hans Christian Andersen*	29 Views added 1 year ago	Rating