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 Boy Who Cried Wolf — Always tell the truth
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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