The North Wind and The Sun The North Wind and the Sun had a quarrel about which of them was the stronger. While they were disputing with much heat and bluster, a Traveller passed along the road wrapped in a cloak. “Let us agree,” said the Sun, “that he is the stronger who can strip that Traveller of his cloak.” “Very well,” growled the North Wind and at once sent a...

The Wolf, The Kid and The Goat Mother Goat was going to the market one morning to get provisions for her household, which consisted of but one little Kid and herself. “Take good care of the house, my son,” she said to the Kid, as she carefully latched the door. “Do not let anyone in, unless he gives you this password: ‘Down with the Wolf and all his race!” Strangely enough,...

The Miller, His Son, and The Ass One day, a long time ago, an old Miller and his Son were on their way to the market with an Ass which they hoped to sell. They drove him very slowly, for they thought they would have a better chance to sell him if they kept him in good condition. As they walked along the highway some travelers laughed loudly at them. “What...

The Ass And Its Shadow A Traveller had hired an Ass to carry him to a distant part of the country. The owner of the Ass O went with the Traveller, walking beside him to drive the Ass and point out the way. The road led across a treeless plain where the Sun beat down fiercely. So intense did the heat become, that the Traveller, at last, decided to stop for...

The Fox and The Crow One bright morning as the Fox was following his sharp nose through the wood in search of a bite to eat, he saw a Crow on the branch of a tree overhead. This was by no means the first Crow the Fox had ever seen. What caught his attention this time and made him stop for a second look, was that the lucky Crow held a...

The Hare and The Tortoise Hare was making fun of the Tortoise one day for being so slow. Do you ever get anywhere?” he asked with a mocking laugh. “Yes”, replied the Tortoise, “and I get there sooner than you think. I’ll run you a race and prove it.” The Hare was much amused at the idea of running a race with the Tortoise, but for the fun of the thing,...

The Dog and His Reflection A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. As he crossed a narrow footbridge, he happened to look down and saw himself reflected in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. If he...

The Fox and The Monkey At a great meeting of the Animals, who had gathered to elect a new ruler, the Monkey was asked to dance. This he did so well, with a thousand funny capers and grimaces, that the Animals were carried entirely off their feet with enthusiasm and then and there, elected him their king. The Fox did not vote for the Monkey and was much disgusted with the...