October 15, 2025
25 Fables for Fun Quality Time Vintage Edition: A Fable Book for Families
Explore 25 Fables for Fun Quality Time, Vintage Edition: a fable book with vintage art & timeless stories that teach kids valuable life lessons.
We believe a fable book should be beautiful to look at and to read. 25 Fables for Fun Quality Time, Vintage Edition keeps the heartwarming retellings and kid-friendly activities you loved, now with vintage-inspired, mid-century art that feels warm and familiar.
Timeless stories with a thoughtful reading path
We arranged the fables so readers can start with concrete lessons first, then move toward deeper, reflective themes later. This creates a natural journey for families and classrooms. In the Table of Contents, every story is shown with its guiding moral and activities designed to match the lesson.
What’s inside
Starting strong with clear, concrete lessons
The Swallow and Other Birds
Always tell the thruth
The Lion and The Mouse
Even small friends can help
The Ant and The Grasshopper
Work hard and plan ahead
The Dog and its Reflection
Don't be greedy
The Fox and The Stork
Be nice to others
The Tortoise and The Hare
Slow and steady wins over arrogance
These early stories highlight simple values like honesty, kindness, patience, and hard work.
Building problem-solving and fairness
The Crow and The Pitcher
Use your brain to solve problems
The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs
Don’t destroy good things
The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse
Home is special
The North Wind and The Sun
Kindness works better than force
The Old Man Who Lost His Horse
Good or bad? Sometimes we don’t know
The Dog and The Wolf
Freedom is important
Here, children begin to explore problem-solving, gratitude, fairness, and the balance between freedom and security.
Comparing choices and everyday wisdom
The Man, The Boy, and The Donkey
You can’t make everyone happy
Belling The Cat
Brave ideas need brave action
The Milkmaid and Her Pail
Focus on today and don’t dream too much
The Empty Boat
Control your angry feelings
Two Cats and a Monkey
Talk and work things out
The Fox and the Woodcutter
Lies hurt
These stories spark conversations about decision-making, courage, honesty, and self-control.
Family values, unity, and big-picture thinking
The Old Man and His Grandson
Be kind to family
The Bundle of Sticks
Together we're strong
The Stonecutter
Be happy with who you are
Anansi and the Tug of War
Smart thinking helps
The Hare and The Hedgehog
Don't be a show-off
The Trader and the Donkey
Tricks don't work forever
The Frog in the Well
Learn about the big world
The closing section encourages reflection on family, unity, humility, cleverness, and seeing beyond one’s own world.
As the stories progress, the activity pages grow with them. Early ones use word searches, mazes, spot-the-difference, and simple true-or-false checks. In the middle of the book, children start doing ordering events, matching, and short-answer questions. Toward the end, the activities invite reflection, comparison, and perspective-taking.
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