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The Story of the Grasshopper and the Owl

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Aesop’s Fables 8 The Owl never sleeps at night; she usually sleeps during the day. Then, after the sun had set, as the pink light from the sky began to fade and the darkness began to gently rise through the woods, out she came fluttering and blinking from the old hollow tree. Now her strange “hoo-hoo-hoo-oo-oo” resonates through the calm wood, and she starts her quest for the insects and beetles, frogs, and mice that she enjoys eating so very much. Now, there was a specific elderly Owl who, as she got older, had developed a reputation for being quite … Continue reading The Story of the Grasshopper and the Owl

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A Tale of the Crow and the Pitcher

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Aesop’s Fables 10 During a stretch of dry weather when there was little available for the birds to drink, a thirsty Crow discovered a pitcher that had a few drops of water in it. But because of the pitcher’s height and its narrow neck, the Crow was unable to get any of the water inside of it, no matter how hard he tried. The poor creature had the impression that he was about to pass out from thirst. Then he had a thought pop into his head. He took a handful of the smaller stones and placed them one after … Continue reading A Tale of the Crow and the Pitcher

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The Fox and the Grapes

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The Fox and the Grapes Aesop’s Fables 4 One day, a Fox came upon a gorgeous cluster of perfectly ripe grapes that were dangling from a vine that was grown along the trunk of a tree. When the Fox looked longingly at the grapes, it appeared as if they were about to explode with juice, and the sight caused his mouth to water. The bunch was suspended from a somewhat high branch, so the fox had to leap to get it. The very first time he attempted to leap, he fell short by a considerable distance. Therefore, he retreated a … Continue reading The Fox and the Grapes

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The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse

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The Mouse in the City and the Mouse in the Country Aesop’s Fables 3 Once upon a time, a town mouse travelled to the country to see a relative who resided there. The country mouse offered a meal consisting of wheat stalks, roots, and acorns, along with a splash of cold water for a beverage. The Town Mouse ate very little, simply nibbling on a little bit of this and a little bit of that, and it was quite clear from the way that she behaved that the only reason she ate the basic food was to be kind. Following … Continue reading The Country Mouse and the Town Mouse

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The Ox and the Frogs

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The Ox and the Frogs Aesop’s Fables 1 An ox descended to a pool surrounded by reeds in order to drink. While he was vigorously splashing into the water, he stomped on a little frog, crushing it into the mud. The elderly Frog quickly began to miss the younger ones, and she inquired with her family about their well-being and whereabouts. One of them exclaimed, “A great enormous monster trod on little brother with one of his massive feet!” while the others cried. The elderly toad said while puffing up with pride, “Was he around the same size as this?” … Continue reading The Ox and the Frogs