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A wise owl warning a flock of birds not to eat scattered hawk-tree seeds
  • Choice
  • Wisdom

The Owl and The Birds

A wise owl warned birds about seeds that could grow into hawk trees, but they ignored her, leading to their own downfall.

Two fish swimming past a frog's warning about approaching fishermen
  • Wisdom
  • Consequences

The Tale of Two Fish and a Frog

Two fish ignore frog's warning of danger from fishermen and get caught, while the frog moves to a safer place.

A gardener pausing his axe as nightingales and bees defend an old pear tree
  • Value
  • Gratitude

The Gardener and the Aged Tree

An old pear tree, about to be cut down, persuades a gardener to spare it with the help of nightingales and bees.

A wolf huffing and puffing outside a sturdy brick house as three pigs peek out
  • Preparedness
  • Teamwork

The Three Little Pigs

Three little pigs build houses of straw, sticks, and bricks, but only the strongest brick house withstands the wolf's huffs and puffs.

A tortoise gripping a stick in its mouth as two geese carry it through the sky
  • Ignorance
  • Patience

The Tortoise And The Geese

Geese help tortoise move to new lake, but he dies after opening his mouth trying to respond to children's insults.

A lion listening outside a cave while a clever jackal hides just inside
  • Wisdom
  • Deception

The Talking Cave

A mighty lion in a jungle tries to catch a clever jackal in a cave but fails due to the jackal's trickery.

A proud man patting his strong ox in front of a curious crowd
  • Kindness
  • Respect

The Ox Who Won the Forfeit

A proud man's boastful claims about his strong Ox backfire, but after showing kindness and humility, the Ox proves its strength.

Three scholars reviving a bone skeleton lion while a fourth climbs a tree in caution
  • Knowledge
  • Caution

The Lion Makers

Four scholars revive a lion to show off their knowledge, but lacking wisdom, they are attacked, and only the cautious fourth escapes unharmed.

Mice gnawing through a hunter's net to free a group of trapped elephants
  • Teamwork
  • Empathy

The Elephants and the Mice

Mice ask elephants to avoid trampling their homes, and later rescue them from the hunters' trap.

A dog shivering in the cold, regretting not building a house during summer
  • Consequences
  • Regret

The Dog's House

A Dog planned to build a house for winter, but changed his mind when summer arrived, leaving him regretful and unprotected when winter returned.

A dog growling at an ox from atop a pile of hay it won't eat
  • Generosity
  • Responsibility

The Dog in The Manger

A dog in the manger growls at the ox despite having no interest in the hay, until its owner scolds it for its selfishness.

A dove dropping a leaf to rescue a struggling ant from the water below
  • Empathy
  • Gratitude

The Ant and The Dove

An ant falls into water and is saved by a dove, and later the ant saves the dove from a hunter.

A mother crab scuttling sideways while lecturing her little crab to walk straight
  • Humility
  • Understanding

The Crab and his Mother

A mother crab advises her little crab to walk straight instead of sideways, but the little crab questions her, pointing out her own actions.

A farmer warming a frozen snake in his hands beside a snowy field
  • Betrayal
  • Trust

The Farmer and the Snake

A farmer saves a dying snake, but the snake repays kindness with a fatal bite.

A farmer lowering his axe after discovering a honeycomb inside an old apple tree
  • Value
  • Patience

The Farmer and The Apple Tree

A farmer wanted to cut down a barren apple tree but changed his mind after finding a hidden honey treasure.

A tiny flea perched on the back of a large, calmly grazing ox
  • Acceptance
  • Empathy

The Flea and The Ox

A small flea questions the big ox's obedience to humans while the ox appreciates their care, leaving them with differing perspectives.