Once there were two Cocks living in the same farmyard who could not bear the sight of each other.
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THE FISHERMAN AND THE LITTLE FISH – Aesop Fables for Kids
A poor Fisherman, who lived on the fish he caught, had bad luck one day and caught nothing but a very small fry.
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THE ASS IN THE LION’S SKIN – Aesop Fables for Kids
An Ass found a Lion’s skin left in the forest by a hunter. He dressed himself in it, and amused himself by hiding in a thicket and rushing out suddenly at the animals who passed that way.
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THE COCK AND THE FOX – 1 – Aesop Fables for Kids
A Fox was caught in a trap one fine morning, because he had got too near the Farmer’s hen house.
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THE WOLVES AND THE SHEEP – Aesop Fables for Kids
A pack of Wolves lurked near the Sheep pasture. But the Dogs kept them all at a respectful distance, and the Sheep grazed in perfect safety.
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THE HARE AND HIS EARS – Aesop Fables for Kids
The Lion had been badly hurt by the horns of a Goat, which he was eating.
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THE NORTH WIND AND THE SUN – Aesop Fables for Kids
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 Traveler passed along the road wrapped in a cloak.
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THE MOLE AND HIS MOTHER – Aesop Fables for Kids
A little Mole once said to his Mother: “Why, Mother, you said I was blind! But I am sure I can see!”
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THE LION’S SHARE – Aesop Fables for Kids
A long time ago, the Lion, the Fox, the Jackal, and the Wolf agreed to go hunting together, sharing with each other whatever they found.
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THE LION, THE ASS, AND THE FOX – Aesop Fables for Kids
A Lion, an Ass, and a Fox were hunting in company, and caught a large quantity of game. The Ass was asked to divide the spoil. This he did very fairly, giving each an equal share.
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JUPITER AND THE MONKEY – Aesop Fables for Kids
There was once a baby show among the Animals in the forest. Jupiter provided the prize. Of course all the proud mammas from far and near brought their babies.
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THE SWALLOW AND THE CROW – Aesop Fables for Kids
The Swallow and the Crow had an argument one day about their plumage.
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THE WOLF, THE KID, AND THE GOAT – Aesop Fables for Kids
Mother Goat was going to market one morning to get provisions for her household, which consisted of but one little Kid and herself.
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THE MAN AND THE SATYR – Aesop Fables for Kids
A long time ago a Man met a Satyr in the forest and succeeded in making friends with him.
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THE ANT AND THE DOVE – Aesop Fables for Kids
A Dove saw an Ant fall into a brook. The Ant struggled in vain to reach the bank, and in pity, the Dove dropped a blade of straw close beside it.
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THE MILLER, HIS SON, AND THE ASS – Aesop Fables for Kids
One day, a long time ago, an old Miller and his Son were on their way to market with an Ass which they hoped to sell.
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THE ASS AND ITS SHADOW – Aesop Fables for Kids
A Traveler had hired an Ass to carry him to a distant part of the country. The owner of the Ass went with the Traveler, walking beside him to drive the Ass and point out the way.
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THE FOX AND THE CROW – Aesop Fables for Kids
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 limb of a tree overhead.
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THE CAT AND THE OLD RAT – Aesop Fables for Kids
There was once a Cat who was so watchful, that a Mouse hardly dared show the tip of his whiskers for fear of being eaten alive.
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THE LARK AND HER YOUNG ONES – Aesop Fables for Kids
A Lark made her nest in a field of young wheat. As the days passed, the wheat stalks grew tall and the young birds, too, grew in strength.
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