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Classic fables and stories from Ancient Greece, including Aesop’s Fables.

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Re-uniting old friends through social media Aesop's Fables Ages 3-5

Re-uniting old friends through social media

Re-uniting old friends through social media: The air was very clear and the long morning shadows distinct through the windows. Rays of sun shining through them

The vices of social media Aesop's Fables Ages 3-5

The vices of social media

The vices of social media: Shreya was livid with anger. This was the nth time her mom had chided her. What do you keep texting” every few seconds. and you

Rain of Tears – A Greek Mythological Fiction Indian Folk Tales Ages 3-5

Rain of Tears – A Greek Mythological Fiction

Rain of Tears – A Greek Mythological Fiction: Mythology is bound by the rules of society as well. Here’s a mythological fiction, an original story built around

Red A Fairy Tale Aesop's Fables Ages 3-5

Red A Fairy Tale

Red A Fairy Tale: Not very long ago, there lived a girl called Red, with her brother, Chad, and her mother, in a small house in a very small town situated near

Monkey Crocodile Aesop's Fables Ages 3-5

Monkey Crocodile

A monkey's friendship with a crocodile ends in tragedy when greed enters their happy life.

The Girl Who Married A Snake Aesop's Fables Ages 3-5

The Girl Who Married A Snake

The Girl Who Married A Snake: Long ago, a Brahmin lived with his wife, in a village. Both of them led a very simple and happy life. Their only concern was that

The Monkey and the Crocodile: A Panchatantra Fable Aesop's Fables Ages 3-5

The Monkey and the Crocodile: A Panchatantra Fable

A clever monkey and a crocodile become friends, but greed and betrayal test their bond in this Panchatantra tale.

Tiger Brahmin Jackal Aesop's Fables Ages 3-5

Tiger Brahmin Jackal

Tiger Brahmin Jackal: Once a Brahmin was passing through a forest when he came across a tiger caught in a trap. Please let me out of this cage”, called the

Infant God Krishna Kills Demoness Putana 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

The Story of Bhasmasura 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.

Mr Mighty Of His Mouth 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

Mr Wont Give And Mr Wont Leave 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

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