Fables Collection
Classic tales from the Fables tradition.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
A classic Aesop's fable about the consequences of lying.
The Lion and the Mouse
A fable about how even the smallest creature can help the mightiest.
The Tortoise and the Hare
A boastful hare challenges a slow tortoise to a race, only to discover that steady persistence outlasts overconfidence.
The Ant and the Grasshopper
A carefree grasshopper spends summer singing while the ants work hard to store food, only to regret it when winter arrives.
The Fox and the Grapes
A hungry fox tries and fails to reach a bunch of grapes hanging high on a vine, then dismisses them as sour to soothe his disappointment.
The Crow and the Pitcher
A thirsty crow discovers a pitcher with a small amount of water at the bottom and uses clever thinking to raise the water level.
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
A country mouse visits his cousin in the city and samples luxury, but discovers that fine dining is not worth the constant danger.
The Lion's Share
A lion hunts with a fox and a donkey, and when it is time to divide the spoils, the lion uses threats to claim everything for himself.
The Monkey and the Crocodile
A clever monkey befriends a crocodile who offers him a ride across the river, but the crocodile's true intentions lie beneath the surface.
The Foolish Tortoise
A tortoise who is tired of walking slowly convinces two geese to carry him through the air on a stick, but his big mouth leads to a big fall.