The Dog in the Manger: Aesop’s Fables
"The Dog in the Manger" is a short but meaningful fable by Aesop, condemning selfishness and encouraging sharing in daily life.
Animal Fable
The Dogs and the Hides: Aesop’s Fables
"The Dogs and the Hides" is a fable warning against chasing unattainable goals and wasting effort on futile actions, leading to ruin.
The Dogs and the Fox: The Fables of Aesop
"The Dogs and the Fox" is a fable by Aesop that teaches how false courage vanishes when confronted with true power and strength.
The Wolf and the Ass: The Aesop for Children
"The Wolf and the Ass" is a fable by the ancient Greek writer Aesop that teaches how quick wit and intelligence can overcome brute force.
The Monkey and the Cat: The Fables of Aesop
“The Monkey and the Cat” is a fable by Aesop that teaches the dangers of blind trust and how manipulation can lead to exploitation.
The Monkey and the Dolphin: Aesop’s Fables
"The Monkey and the Dolphin" is a fable by Aesop that teaches the value of honesty and humility while warning against deceit and pretension.
The Vain Jackdaw and his Borrowed Feathers: The Fables of Aesop
"The Vain Jackdaw and His Borrowed Feathers" teaches a lesson about vanity, pretense, and the importance of staying true to oneself.
The Dog and His Master’s Dinner: The Aesop for Children
"The Dog and His Master’s Dinner" is a fable by Aesop about a dog’s loyalty, distraction, and the consequences of giving in to temptation.
The Wolf and the Lean Dog: The Fables of Aesop
"The Wolf and the Lean Dog" is a fable by Aesop about a cunning dog who outsmarts a hungry wolf with a deceptive promise of future reward.
The Wolf and the Lion: The Aesop for Children
"The Wolf and the Lion" tells of a Wolf who loses his stolen Lamb to a Lion, who questions the Wolf’s claim to ownership with irony.