Aesop's Fables
Read our collection of 117 Aesop’s Fables — the legendary moral tales attributed to the Greek storyteller Aesop, who lived around 620-564 BCE. For over 2,500 years, these brief, brilliant fables have taught millions of readers about human nature through the voices of animals.
From “The Tortoise and the Hare” to “The Boy Who Cried Wolf,” Aesop’s Fables feature foxes, lions, ants, grasshoppers, and other creatures whose adventures reveal universal truths about honesty, hard work, humility, and the dangers of pride. Each fable delivers its moral with memorable clarity — which is why these stories remain essential reading for children worldwide.
Our retellings bring Aesop’s wisdom to life with engaging narratives, vivid illustrations, and clear moral lessons — perfect as bedtime stories for kids ages 3-12, classroom reading, or anyone who appreciates the power of a well-told fable. Aesop’s influence on Indian storytelling is particularly notable, with many parallels found in the Panchatantra and Jataka tales.
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
Nasreddin Hodja & the Smoke Seller – Folktales from Turkey
Nasreddin Hodja & the Smoke Seller – Folktales from Turkey: One day a poor man was passing through the market of Aksehir. He came across the shop of a grilled
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
Network of Hope
Network of Hope: Nidhi peered closely for a blinking green light on the Wi-Fi modem, hoping there was a connection. She reloaded the Internet browser and
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
Of Men and their Bragging
Of Men and their Bragging: Vora is tall, fair, well-built, voluble, friendly, full of I-factor – in short a fine specimen of masculinity. Vora always walked a
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
Jonah and The Whale – Bedtime Bible Stories for Children
Jonah and The Whale. A man runs from his duty but learns a lesson. This bedtime story teaches about second chances and doing what is right.
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
The Journey – A Short Story About Love and Longing
The Journey – A Short Story About Love and Longing: It was an evening of pluvial delicacy. The monsoon had set in. In the month of Sravan the sky was overcast
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
Infant God Krishna Kills Demoness Putana
Infant God Krishna Kills Demoness Putana: Long ago, the kingdom of Mathura was ruled by the cruel king Kamsa. A prophecy had warned him that Devaki’s eighth
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
The Story of Bhasmasura
A proud demon asks Lord Shiva for a terrible boon, and only a clever dance can stop him.
Aesop's Fables
Ages 6-8
Mr Mighty Of His Mouth
Mr Mighty Of His Mouth: In two adjoining villages there lived two famous men. The one was called Mr. Mighty-of-his-mouth - one that could accomplish wonders
Aesop's Fables
Ages 6-8
Mr Wont Give And Mr Wont Leave
Mr Wont Give And Mr Wont Leave: In a certain town there lived a clever old Brâhmaṇ, named Won’t-Give(Vidâmundan). He used to go out daily and to beg in all the
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
The Wooden Boy’s Lessons in Honesty
Geppetto’s latest blog entry: Some weeks ago, I visited a good friend and saw that he had a bit of plastic, which he wasn’t using. So I asked him for it, he
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
Good Luck To The Lucky One Or Shall I Fall Down
Good Luck To The Lucky One Or Shall I Fall Down: In a certain town there lived a wealthy Brâhmiṇ. He wished to build a house - pretty large and spacious - as
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
Grasp All Lose All
Grasp All Lose All: Once, in former times, there lived in a certain city in India a poor oil-seller, called Déna, who never could keep any money in his