Ancient Greece
Classic fables and stories from Ancient Greece, including Aesop’s Fables.
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
The Gardeners Cunning Wife
The Gardeners Cunning Wife: In a certain village there lived with his wife a poor gardener who cultivated greens in a small patch in the backyard of his house.
Aesop's Fables
Ages 6-8
The Four Brothers
Four brothers each have different talents: strength, keen sight, speed, and kindness. Together, they prove that teamwork and friendship overcome any challenge.
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
The Five Wise Words Of The Guru
The Five Wise Words Of The Guru: Once there lived a handsome young man named Ram Singh, who, though a favourite with everyone, was unhappy because he had a
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
The Kettle Who Gave Birth – Nasreddin Hodja
A clever trickster plays a funny joke on his greedy neighbor to get a beautiful kettle. A hilarious Turkish folk tale.
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
The Jackal And The Pea Hen
The Jackal And The Pea Hen: A Tale of Friendship and Greed In a peaceful forest where trees grew tall and flowers bloomed in every season, there...
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
The Honest But Rash Hunter
The Honest But Rash Hunter: When the Second Minister’s watch was over, he went to inspect the guard at the royal bedchamber, and Alakesa hearing his footsteps
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
The Hermits Daughter
The Hermits Daughter: Near a town in India called Ikshumati, on a beautiful wide river, with trees belonging to a great forest near its banks, there dwelt a
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
The King Who Was Fried
The King Who Was Fried: Once upon a time, a very long time ago indeed, there lived a King who had made a vow never to eat bread or break his fast until he had
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
The Fate of the Turtle
A Panchatantra tale where a talkative turtle breaks his promise to stay silent and pays with his life.
Aesop's Fables
Ages 6-8
The Farmer and the Money-Lender
The Farmer and the Money-Lender: A poor farmer suffered constantly under a money-lender who grew rich while the farmer remained trapped in hardship. With
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
The Donkey and His Shadow – An Aesop’s Fable
The Donkey and His Shadow – An Aesop’s Fable: Once in Africa there lived a man and his donkey. The man earned his living by hiring his donkey out to travelers.
Aesop's Fables
Ages 3-5
The Bowman And The Lion | Aesop’s Fables
The Bowman And The Lion | Aesop’s Fables: A skilled bowman once decided to go hunting deep in the forest. He was known for his accurate aim and all the animals