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The Lion and the Mouse: Even small friends can help (Ingonyama neMpuku: Bezihlobo ezincinci ziyakwazi ukunceda)
A lion spares a tiny mouse who promises to return the favour one day. How could such a small mouse possibly help a lion?
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The Tortoise and the Hare: Slow and steady wins (Ufudo noMvundla: UChu ngcembe uyakwazi ukuphumelela kunempakamo)
Steady and patient, a slow tortoise dares to race against a confident hare. Who will cross the finish line first?
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The Crow and the Pitcher: Use your brain to solve problems (Unomyayi noJokho: Sebenzisa ingqondo kuze ufumane isisombululo)
A thirsty crow finds a pitcher with water too low to reach. What clever trick will he use to get a drink?
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The North Wind and the Sun: Kindness works better than force (Umoya wasemantla neLanga: Ububele busebenza ncono kuno nyanzela)
The powerful North Wind and the gentle Sun try to make a traveller take off his cloak to prove who is stronger. Which one will succeed?
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The Frog in the Well: Learn about the big world (Isele neChibi: Funda ngelizwe elikhulu)
A cheerful frog knows only his small well, until a sea turtle arrives with stories of a vast world. What will the frog discover beyond his tiny home?
Help us shape futures and #FableItForward
These five fables are just the beginning. Our mission at FableReads is to make the world’s fables accessible to all the world’s children for free. We already offer fables in 12 languages, and now we are fundraising to launch the isiXhosa collection of 25 fables online and in print for families, schools, and communities. Many children in South Africa have limited access to resources, which impacts foundational literacy skills:
- 81% of Grade 4 learners cannot read for meaning in any language.
- Only 35% of homes with children under 10 have access to children’s books.
With your support, we can help change this current reality. Help us #FableItForward so children can read, listen, and grow in their mother tongue.
Donate via BackaBuddy: https://www.backabuddy.co.za/campaign/shape-futures-connect-cultures-for-heritage-day. Enkosi. Thank You.
