Enjoy Timeless Fables in Your Language
We want to provide children everywhere with the chance to enjoy timeless fables, no matter where they live or what language they speak. FableReads' growing collection of classic fables from around the world is now available in multiple languages, with free audio versions included.
You can read and listen to these stories in English, Swedish, Arabic, German, French, Mandarin, Hindi, Russian, Ukrainian, Filipino, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Enjoy These Multilingual Fables with Free Audio
Here are just some of the well-loved fables we’ve already translated:
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The Tortoise and the Hare
Slow and steady wins the race.
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The North Wind and the Sun
Kindness is more powerful than force.
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The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs
Greed can lose everything.
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The Lion and the Mouse
Even the smallest friend can make a big difference.
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The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Lying breaks trust.
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The Ant and the Grasshopper
Hard work prepares us for the future.
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The Crow and the Pitcher
Clever thinking can solve problems.
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The Fisherman and the Little Fish
A small gain is better than a big uncertain one.
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The Fox and the Woodcutter
Betrayal breaks trust.
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The Ant and the Dove
Helping others can come back in good ways.
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The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
A simple life can be safer than a fancy one.
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The Farmer and the Snake
Not everyone returns kindness.
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The Dog and the Wolf
Freedom is sometimes better than comfort with conditions.
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The Milkmaid and Her Pail
Don’t count on things before they happen.
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The Fox and the Crow
Flattery can be a trick.
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The Monkey and the Crocodile
Quick thinking can save you.
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The Brahmin, the Tiger, and the Jackal
Wisdom can defeat danger.
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The Elephant and the Dog
True friendship stands the test of time.
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The Fox and the Stork
Treat others how you want to be treated.
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The Frog in the Well
There’s a bigger world to discover.
