Fables That Teach Courage: Five Stories to Help Kids Face Challenges

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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

Der Löwe und die Maus

Even small friends can help

Die Ameise und die Heuschrecke

Work hard and plan ahead

The Dog and its Reflection

Don't be greedy

Der Fuchs und der Storch

Be nice to others

Die Schildkröte und der Hase

Slow and steady wins over arrogance

These early stories highlight simple values like honesty, kindness, patience, and hard work.

Building problem-solving and fairness

Die Krähe und der Wasserkrug

Use your brain to solve problems

Die Gans, die goldene Eier legte

Don’t destroy good things

Die Stadtmaus und die Landmaus

Home is special

Der Nordwind und die Sonne

Kindness works better than force

The Old Man Who Lost His Horse

Good or bad? Sometimes we don’t know

Der Hund und der 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

Die Milchfrau und der Milchtopf

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

Der Fuchs und der Holzfäller

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

Der Frosch im Brunnen

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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