Goatherd and Wild Goats – Aesop fable

the goatherd and wild goats

The wild wind roared and wheezed as a Goatherd hurried with his flock into a nearby cave. In the cave there were already a number of sheep hiding from the storm. The Goatherd wished to make these a part of his flock too.  So, in the days that were spent in the cave, the Goatherd … Read more

The Fox and The Crab – Aesop’s fables

crab and the fox

A crab was really unhappy with his circumstances. He didn’t like the sand which he lived in, for it always felt too grainy or too hot or too watery to him. He always dreamed of living in the meadows and how amazing he would feel on the grass.  One day he decided to go down … Read more

The Cat and the Birds – Aesop’s Fables

cat and the birds

A cat had been very hungry since the past few days. She had been unsuccessful in catching sufficient prey. One day, the cat heard that there were a couple of birds who had been really ill and were in search of a doctor.  So, the cat made a plan and put on a coat and … Read more

The Farmer and Snake – Aesop’s fables

the farmer and the snake

One day a farmer was walking around his fields during the harsh winter months. Suddenly he came across a snake, all shriveled up and stiff from the cold. The farmer felt terrible for the snake and thus took him up and put it in his breast pocket.  Soon the snake began to warm up and … Read more

Fighting Bull and the Frog – Aesop’s Fable

fighting bull and the frog story

Two bulls were aggressively fighting near a marsh as two frogs sat in the mud watching them. As the fight progressed one of the frogs began to tremble with fear.   The other frog noticed his friends state and asked him what he was afraid of.  “when one of the bull’s loses, he will be declared … Read more

The Astrologer – Aesop’s Fables

the astrologers

An astrologer spent every night observing the stars and connecting the dots, making predictions about the world.  One night he was walking over a field looking up at the sky, when he suddenly became socked as the stars seemed to be aligned in a predictive clue about the end of the world.  However, as he … Read more

The Lion’s share – Aesop’s fables

the lion's share

A Lion, a wolf, a jackal and a fox decided that they would share all the animals they were able to hunt.  One day, the wolf came across the spoils of a deer and immediately called out to the rest of his friends so that they could split the meal.  The lion took charge and … Read more

Wolf in Sheep’s clothing – Aesop’s fable

the wolf in sheep's clothing

A wolf usually had a very hard time trying to get to a shepherd’s sheep because the farmer and his dog were very watchful of them.  One day however, the wolf found a sheep’s skin lying near the barn. He quickly sneaked into it and began to mingle with the sheep. One little lamb in … Read more

The Ox and the Frog – Aesop’s fables

ox and the frog

On the outskirts of town there once was a pool of water. Many frogs large and small used to live in and around the pool. They would hide under fronds and hop onto lotus leaves large as dishes.  Every evening, cattle would return to their homes raising dust sky high. The ground would shake under … Read more

The Boy and the Filberts – Aesop’s Fables

the boy and the filberts

A little boy was asked to take as many filberts as he wants right from the jar. As he stuck his hand inside, he collected as many filberts as he possibly could. But, since his hand was so full, he could not get it out of the jar. He tugged and he tugged, but to … Read more