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.
Classic Fables
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.
The Travelers and the Sea: Aesop’s Fables
"The Travelers and the Sea" is a fable by Aesop about two travelers whose hopes are dashed when a distant treasure turns out to be a log.
The Hares and the Frogs: The Fables of Aesop
“The Hares and the Frogs” tells of timid hares who, fearing for their lives, find relief upon seeing that frogs fear them even more.
The Wolf and the Sheep: The Aesop for Children
"The Wolf and the Sheep" is a fable by Aesop about a wolf feigning weakness to deceive a cautious sheep who sees through his ploy.