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 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 Eagle and Jackdaw – Aesop’s fables

eagle and the jackdaw

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

Frogs who wished for king – Aesop’s fables

frog who wished for a king

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

The Lion and Bullocks – Aesop’s fables

the lion and the bullock

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

The Sheep and the Pig – Aesop’s fables

the sheep and the pig

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