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Here's the list of books submitted by davidb — There are currently 1,164 books total — keep up the great work!
The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox"The Lion, the Bear, and the Fox" is a fable by Aesop that emphasizes the theme of greed and selfishness. The story revolves around a lion and a bear that fiercely fight over a... | 37 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Birds, the Beasts, and the Bat"The Birds, the Beasts, and the Bat" is a fable by Aesop that revolves around a war between birds and beasts, and how a cunning bat manipulates both sides to ensure its survival.... | 29 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass, the Fox, and the LionThe Ass, the Fox, and the Lion is a tale by Aesop about cunning and deception. The story revolves around three characters: a donkey, a fox, and a lion. The fox tricks the donkey... | 41 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wild Boar and the FoxThe Wild Boar and the Fox is a short fable by Aesop. The story revolves around a clever Fox that observes a Wild Boar sharpening his tusks against a tree trunk. The Fox, curious,... | 37 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Monkey and the Camel"The Monkey and the Camel" is a fable by Aesop where a proud camel, envious of the monkey for his amusing antics that make the beasts laugh, embarrasses himself in an attempt to... | 26 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Cock and the Jewel"The Cock and the Jewel" is a fable by Aesop which tells the story of a rooster who finds a precious gemstone while searching for food. The rooster, however, does not... | 61 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Leap at Rhodes"The Leap at Rhodes" is not a book but a well-known fable by Aesop, a Greek storyteller. The story serves as a message about proving one's claims through deeds rather than mere... | 169 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Lion and the Gnat"The Lion and the Gnat" is a fable by Aesop that underscores the idea that physical size isn't always synonymous with power. It tells the story of an arrogant lion and a seemingly... | 33 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass and the Load of SaltThe Ass and the Load of Salt is a fable by Aesop about a merchant and his donkey. The donkey stumbles during their journey and discovers by accident that the load of salt he was... | 298 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Two GoatsThe Two Goats is a short fable by Aesop that emphasizes the theme of compromise. It tells the story of two goats who unexpectedly meet while crossing a narrow bridge. Instead of... | 40 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
A Raven and a SwanA Raven and a Swan is a classic Aesop fable that delivers a moral lesson about acceptance and contentment. In this story, a raven, envious of the swan's elegant white feathers,... | 110 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ass Carrying the Image"The Ass Carrying the Image" is a brief fable by Aesop that provides a moral lesson. The tale recounts the story of a donkey who transports a revered religious icon and... | 94 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Ants and the GrasshopperThe Ants and the Grasshopper is a classic Aesop's fable in which the industrious ants spend their summer gathering food for the winter while the carefree grasshopper only sings... | 72 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Crow and the PitcherThe 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... | 30 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... | 4,112 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Rat and the ElephantThe 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... | 76 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Oak and the ReedsThe 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... | 46 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Wolf and His ShadowThe 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... | 29 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,... | 40 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... | 34 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... | 32 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... | 56 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... | 34 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... | 33 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Plane TreeThe 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... | 63 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... | 41 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
The Shepherd Boy and the WolfThe 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... | 41 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... | 37 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... | 199 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... | 80 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... | 39 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... | 58 Views added 1 year ago | Rating |
