Children's Short stories

The Lion set up a kingdom where he proclaimed that all animals should live together in peace. The Hare observed he wanted that but ran for his life instead.

A Lion and Fox hunted together. A donkey was killed for supper. Fox was to guard but got hungry and ate the brain. Lion angry. Fox explained no brain if here.

A Fly sat atop a Mule and said he should go faster or the Fly would bite him. The Mule did not care as he only answered to his driver.

Aesop was chided for relaxing and playing with children. His response in today’s language was simple….

A Fisherman hooked a Salmon with light tackle. By carefully playing his prey the Fisherman won. The Salmon was beat by a single hair.

A Cat caught a Cock for a meal but first asked for excuses as to why it crowed so early. The Cock answered it was to help man. The Cat wasn’t impressed.

Aesop and fellow servants readied for a trip. Aesop took the heaviest load: bread. Over time the bread was eaten and Aesop’s load reduced. Smart!

A Thief met a boy by a well who said he lost silver down the well. The Thief undressed and jumped into the well to steal it. Done; boy and clothes gone.

This story teaches us that whenever two people have a fight, the third, the mediator, often takes advantage of the situation.

A bald Knight wore a wig which a gust of wind took away. While his companions laughed, the Knight took it in stride and made a joke of it. Good for him.

A Fox came upon Pheasants in a tree. Fox went into a big dance and show and performed until the Pheasants became confused and dropped to Fox’s supper.

Mercury visited a Sculptor to see how he was valued. Asking about other statues for value he then asked about his image. Sculptor gave it little value.

An Ass carrying baskets was told to flee with the Shepherd. The Ass asked if the enemy would put another pair of baskets on him and, if not, why flee.

A Mouse bothered a Bull to the point where the Bull tried to tear down the wall. He could not and slept where the Mouse could attack him again.

The Sun wanted to wed. The Frogs complained to Jupiter about how that might further dry up their living area.

A Woman wanted two rather than one egg a day from her Hen. She overfed the Hen which caused the Hen to stop laying eggs entirely.

A caged Dove boasted to a Crow about all the young. The Crow pointed out to the Dove that having many young is good but it’s better for them to be free.

A doe with one eye thought she was safe eating while looking shoreward but then missed the archer in the boat. Oh my!

A Shepherd saw the calm seas and wanted to sail. He sold his Sheep and got some dates to sell overseas. His ship sank in a tempest and he lost everything.

A person slept by a well. Fortune, not wanting to be blamed for a drowning, saved the person from folly.

A Thrush, seeking food, stayed too long on a branch as was caught even when it knew better.

A hated Wife was sent to relatives as a test. She said the Shepard hated her. The Husband commented that she must also be hated by those with her all day.

Mother Monkey had two babies. One was reared with love and one with neglect. The loved one was smothered and died; the other grew despite neglect.

A Fisherman played music to draw Fish but none came. Once he caught some they danced to his tune because they were under his control.

A thirsty Pigeon saw a glass of water on a sign. She flew toward it and slammed it and broke her wing and consequently was caught by one of the bystanders.