A splendid, strong eagle swooped across the sky and with one pull, lifted a sheep off the ground, carrying it away. A jackdaw watching nearby was very impressed by the act. Thinking to itself, he believed that he could also do the same, swoop across the ground and carry a wooly sheep away. Thus, it … Read more
A community of frogs wished to have a King govern them. They were tired of living a life without direction and believed that what they needed was a king who would guide them to a better life. One day, the frogs went to Jupiter and requested him to bestow them with a King. Confused at … Read more
One day a lion sat under the shade of a tree watching three bullocks graze from afar. His stomach grumbled at the sight of them as he wished to devour them in a meal. But every time the lion tried to chase the bulls, he was intimidated by them and they would chase him away. … Read more
One day a farmer found a fat pig hiding in his herd of sheep. Seeing the farmer approach, the pig began to squeal frantically, but the farmer grabbed him in one go and began to take him away. Tucked under the farmer’s shoulder, the pig continued to squiggle and squirm, squealing out loud, knowing that … Read more
Two oxen were to carry sacks full of wheat to town. They were tied to a cart which was to hold the weight as the pulled. But the wheels of the cart were squeaky and noisy. As they were dragged across the cobblestone road, the air around the oxen was filled with noises, making the … Read more
The birds and the beasts in the forest had declared war upon each other. Both sides had their own reasons to be at war. The birds were furious about the geese being killed by the foxes, while the beasts were done with the predatory birds picking on the hares and the mice. Their fight grew … Read more
The peacock did not always have its beautiful feathers. They were a gift from Juno, who the peacock had begged for a gift that would differentiate it from other birds. Thus, it had been given those glorious emerald and plum feathers which the other birds would drool over. Yet, they came with a hefty cost. … Read more
In an attempt to keep it safe, a miser had buried all his gold in a pothole he had dug in a far-off field. Every so often, he would go and check his gold, and soon, so frequently that a thief had sneakily followed him to his treasure spot. When the Miser returned after checking … Read more
Two travelers had been stranded on an island since days at end. Now standing at the shore, the saw a black figure approaching the island in the distance. “That is a treasure ship coming towards us” cried one of them, throwing his hands up in joy. “No, that is just a Fisherman’s boat, which is … Read more
The Hare was infamous for their cowardice. The slightest bit of movement or sounds would send them scurrying away into their burrows. One day the rabbits decided that they would rather die than live their life in fear. So, they sat together deciding how they should meet death. But as they were meeting, there was … Read more