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  🏡 A Tricky Invitation One day, a sly fox decided to play a trick on his friend, the stork. He invited the stork over for dinner, pretending to be a kind and generous host. 🍲 A Rude Surprise When the stork arrived, the fox served soup—but in a shallow dish . The fox happily lapped up his meal, while the poor stork, with her long beak, couldn’t get even a drop. She left hungry and embarrassed, though she said nothing. 📅 The Stork’s Revenge A few days later, the stork invited the fox to her home for dinner. “Come enjoy a lovely meal with me,” she said politely. The fox, still chuckling to himself, accepted the invitation. 🏺 A Clever Comeback When the fox arrived, the stork served a delicious stew—but this time in a tall, narrow-necked jar . The stork dipped her long beak in and ate with ease, while the fox couldn’t get a single bite. 😳 Lesson Learned The fox went home hungry and humiliated. He finally understood how it felt to be the target of a cruel joke. 📚 Moral ...

  👩‍🌾 A Lucky Farmer and His Goose Once upon a time, a poor farmer and his wife owned a goose. They lived a modest life and cared for the goose as part of their small farm. 🌅 A Shiny Surprise One morning, the farmer went to the nest and discovered something amazing—a golden egg! At first, he thought it was a trick, but when he had the egg tested, it was pure gold. 💰 Day After Day of Wealth Every morning after that, the goose laid another golden egg. The couple became very rich and no longer had to worry about money. Their lives were full of comfort and luxury. 😈 Greed Takes Over But soon, greed crept into their hearts. “Why wait for one egg each day?” the wife said. “What if there are many golden eggs inside the goose right now?” Tempted by this idea, the farmer decided to act. 🔪 A Terrible Mistake Without thinking further, the farmer killed the goose, hoping to find a treasure inside. But when he cut it open, there were no golden eggs—only an ordinary goose inside. ...

  🌾 A Cunning Plan in the Field A hungry wolf was roaming the countryside, searching for something to eat. He had been hiding in the shadows all day but couldn’t catch any prey. Then, he came across a flock of sheep grazing peacefully on a hill. 🎭 The Disguise The clever wolf came up with a sneaky idea. He found an old sheepskin that had been discarded by a shepherd. Quietly, he slipped into the skin, blending in perfectly with the flock. None of the sheep noticed anything unusual. 🌙 Waiting for Nightfall As the sun went down, the shepherd came to count and lead his sheep back to the pen. The wolf, still wearing the disguise, followed the others quietly and stayed hidden among them. 🍽️ The Unexpected Twist But that night, the shepherd wanted a special meal. He decided to take one sheep for dinner. Without knowing, he grabbed the “new sheep”—the wolf in disguise—and quickly prepared the evening’s feast. 😲 Too Clever for His Own Good The wolf’s plan had backfired. Inste...

  🌞 A Hot Summer Day One scorching summer day, a thirsty crow flew over the dry land searching for water. After a long while, he spotted a tall clay pitcher by the roadside. 🏺 Hope in the Pitcher The crow flew down eagerly and looked inside the pitcher. To his delight, there was a little water at the bottom. But when he tried to reach it with his beak—he couldn’t. The water was too low. 💡 Clever Thinking The crow didn’t give up. He looked around and saw small pebbles scattered nearby. One by one, he picked them up with his beak and dropped them into the pitcher. 🌊 Success Through Patience As more pebbles filled the pitcher, the water slowly rose higher and higher—until at last, the crow could drink. He quenched his thirst and flew away joyfully. 📚 Moral of the Story: "Necessity is the mother of invention. Intelligence and patience can solve even the hardest problems." ✍️ Source: Aesop’s Fables – "The Crow and the Pitcher"

  🏞️ Once Upon a Time... There was a dog who had found a juicy bone. He was very proud of his prize and decided to carry it home in his mouth so he could enjoy it in peace. 🌉 A Bridge and a Temptation As the dog crossed a narrow wooden bridge over a clear stream, he looked down and saw his reflection in the water. But the silly dog thought it was another dog carrying a bigger bone. 💭 Greed Takes Over Driven by greed, the dog growled at the "other dog" and snapped at what he thought was a bigger treat. But as he opened his mouth, the bone he was holding dropped into the water and sank to the bottom. 😢 A Harsh Lesson Learned The poor dog was left with nothing—no bone, no reflection, and no reward. His greed had cost him everything. 📚 Moral of the Story: "It is foolish to be greedy. If you always want more, you might end up with nothing at all." ✍️ Source: Aesop’s Fables – "The Dog and His Reflection"

  🐜 One summer’s day , a hardworking Ant was busily collecting food. From morning till evening, he carried grains of wheat and stored them carefully in his nest for the cold winter ahead. 🎻 Meanwhile, a carefree Grasshopper sat nearby in the sun, playing his violin and singing joyfully. “Why are you working so hard, my friend?” the Grasshopper asked. “Come, relax with me! It’s such a beautiful day.” 🍂 The Ant replied, “I’m saving food for the winter. You should do the same while you still can. When the cold comes, there will be nothing left to eat.” 🎶 The Grasshopper laughed and said, “Winter is far away! Let’s enjoy the moment!” ❄️ Then winter arrived. The ground was frozen and covered in snow. The Grasshopper, who had sung all summer, found himself without food or shelter. Shivering and hungry, he wandered through the cold, looking for something to eat. 🏠 Finally, he came to the Ant’s nest and knocked on the door. “Dear Ant, I’m starving. Could you please s...

  Once upon a time, there was a hungry fox 🦊 who was wandering through the forest in search of food. After a long walk, he came upon a vineyard. Hanging high on the vine was a beautiful bunch of juicy, purple grapes 🍇, glistening in the sunlight. The fox licked his lips and said, "Those grapes look delicious. I must have them!" He jumped up to snatch the grapes, but they were too high. He tried again and again, leaping as high as he could — once, twice, three times — but still, he could not reach them. 😩 Finally, tired and frustrated, the fox gave up. As he walked away, he muttered: "Those grapes are probably sour anyway." 🌿 Moral of the story: It’s easy to despise what you cannot have. 📚 Source : Aesop's Fables – "The Fox and the Grapes" 🖋️ Author : Aesop – a storyteller believed to have lived in ancient Greece around 620–564 BCE.

  🌄 Once Upon a Time... There was a young shepherd boy who lived in a small village at the foot of a mountain. Every day, he would take his flock of sheep up the hillside to graze. He was often bored because nothing exciting ever happened. 😏 A Mischievous Idea One day, the boy thought of a trick to amuse himself and stir up some excitement. He ran down the hill shouting: “🐺 Wolf! Wolf! There’s a wolf attacking the sheep!” The villagers rushed up the hill to help him. But when they arrived, they saw no wolf—only the boy laughing at the trick he had played. 🔁 He Did It Again The next day, the boy repeated the same prank: “🐺 Wolf! Wolf!” Again, the villagers came running to protect the flock. And again, they found no wolf, only the boy giggling at their frustration. ⚠️ The Real Danger A few days later, while watching his sheep, the boy saw a real wolf sneaking toward the flock. Terrified, he ran down the hill yelling: “🐺 Wolf! Wolf! Please help! A real wolf is a...

  Once upon a time in a peaceful forest, a fast and boastful hare was always teasing a slow-moving tortoise . “You're so slow, you’ll never get anywhere!” laughed the hare. But the tortoise, calm and steady, replied: “I may be slow, but I can still beat you in a race.” 🏁📣 The Challenge Everyone in the forest gathered as the race was set. The hare, confident of victory, laughed loudly: “This will be over in no time!” The tortoise simply nodded, ready to do his best. 🛤️🐢 The Race Begins As soon as the race started, the hare zoomed ahead. The tortoise moved slowly but didn’t stop. Halfway through the race, the hare looked back and saw the tortoise far behind. “He’ll never catch me,” said the hare. “I’ll take a quick nap.” He lay down under a shady tree and soon fell asleep. 😴⌛ The Turn of Events Meanwhile, the tortoise kept moving—step by step, inch by inch—never stopping. Time passed, and he slowly passed the sleeping hare. When the hare finally woke up, ...

 Once upon a time, in a quiet little house with a starry window, there lived a boy named Max. 🌟 He was full of wild energy, always imagining, always dreaming. One night, Max wore his wolf suit 🐺 and made mischief of one kind... and another! So his mother called him "WILD THING!" and Max said, "I'll eat you up!" — so he was sent to bed without supper. 🍽️🚫 But in Max’s room, something magical began to happen. 🌌 The walls faded away, the ceiling stretched high, and a forest grew all around him. Trees swayed gently, vines hung low, and a private boat waited just for him. ⛵🌿 Max sailed away, through night and day, and in and out of weeks, and almost over a year — to where the Wild Things are. 🌊🌕🌴 He found them — great, big, curious creatures with yellow eyes 👀, sharp claws 🐾, and kind hearts beneath their roar. They showed their terrible teeth, rolled their terrible eyes, and roared their terrible roars… but Max tamed them with a magic trick — he lo...

  🌄 As the sun peeks over the hills... 🐻 A big, fluffy Bear and a tiny, cuddly Cub wake up in the soft morning light. "I love you," says Big Bear, "as bright as the sun, From your little wet nose to your paws that run." 🐾 🌲 Through the whispering forest they roam, Climbing up hills and tumbling down stones. When Cub slips, Big Bear gently lifts. "I’ve got you, always," he says with a kiss. 💞 💧 By the babbling brook, they splash and play, Sending sparkling raindrops dancing away. "I love you," says Bear, "like rivers that flow— Endlessly, softly, wherever you go." 🌊 🌬️ As the wind brushes leaves with a fluttering sound, They leap through the meadows and roll on the ground. They giggle and wriggle in tall grass so green. Cub feels safe, wrapped in love unseen. 🍃 🍂 In the hush of the woods, they cuddle real tight, Snuggled in ferns in the dimming light. "I love you," says Bear, "with a love so...

 🧸 Once upon a time , in the soft velvet sky, a little star blinked awake for the very first time. It was small, shy, and not very bright at first. But the Moon, with her gentle glow, whispered kindly, “Shine, little one, shine. The night needs you.” 🌌 So the little star twinkled… just a bit. Then a bit more. Until its sparkle danced like magic across the sky. 🎠 Down below, in a cozy little cottage, a baby lay in a cradle, wrapped in a warm blanket. The baby’s mother looked out the window and saw the star. She smiled and softly sang: “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, How I wonder what you are…” 🌠 The star heard the lullaby. It beamed brighter and brighter, feeling proud to be someone’s nighttime light. 🌳 From high above, it watched over the forest, the rivers, and even the tiny lights in windows where children were getting ready for bed. The star whispered to the Moon, “I want to be there for them every night.” 🕊️ The Moon nodded wisely, “Then shine with love, li...

  🐑 Time for bed, little lamb so white, The stars are twinkling, it’s almost night. Nestle down in the field so wide, The moon is watching from the sky. 🐶 Time for bed, little pup so sweet, Close your eyes, rest your feet. Your tail is still, your bark is gone, The dreams will come before too long. 🐱 Time for bed, little kitten so shy, The night is calm, no need to cry. Curl up tight in your cozy bed, With sleepy thoughts inside your head. 🐴 Time for bed, little foal so tall, The sun has set, the night birds call. Lay your head and close your eyes, The stars will dance across the skies. 🦘 Time for bed, little joey so small, Mama is near, just give her a call. Tuck in close in the pouch so deep, She’ll keep you safe while you sleep. 🦉 Time for bed, little owl up high, You watch the world from the velvet sky. But even you, in the hush of night, Will blink your eyes and dim your light. 👶 Time for bed, my baby so dear, Mama is with you, always near...

  🟡 Once upon a time , under the silver moonlight, a tiny egg lay quietly on a fresh green leaf. 🌞 One morning, the sun peeked out and warmed the leaf. Pop! — out came a teeny, tiny caterpillar. But oh! 🐛 He was not only tiny... He was also very, very hungry ! 🍓 On Monday , he found one red strawberry . He took a tiny bite. Nibble, nibble! “Yum!” he whispered, “But I’m still hungry…” 🍐 On Tuesday , he found two green pears . Chomp! Chomp! He munched them quickly, but… he was still hungry! 🍊 On Wednesday , he found three juicy oranges . The juice made him giggle! Slurp, slurp! But still… not full. 🍰 On Thursday , he found four sweet treats : a slice of cake, a cookie, an ice cream cone, and a donut! “Oh my!” he said. He gobbled them up — munch, crunch, gulp! But that night… his belly felt a little too full. 😵 🌿 On Friday , he nibbled one soft green leaf. “Ahh,” he sighed. “That’s better…” 💤 His tummy was happy now. And so… he got very, very sleepy . ...

  By Sam McBratney – Illustrated by Anita Jeram 🐰💭 "Guess how much I love you," said Little Nutbrown Hare. Big Nutbrown Hare smiled and said, "Oh, I don’t think I could guess that." 👐 Little Nutbrown Hare stretched his arms out as far as they could go. "I love you this much," he said. Big Nutbrown Hare had even longer arms. "But I love you this much," he said. That’s a lot, thought Little Nutbrown Hare. 🐇⛅ Then Little Nutbrown Hare tumbled upside down. "I love you as high as I can reach!" he said. Big Nutbrown Hare reached up higher. "And I love you as high as I can reach," he said. That is quite high, thought Little Nutbrown Hare. 🦘🎈 "I love you as high as I can hop!" laughed Little Nutbrown Hare. "But I love you as high as I can hop!" smiled Big Nutbrown Hare. And he hopped so high that his ears brushed the leaves on the trees. 🌅🌙 "That’s good hopping," though...

  🛏️ In the Great Green Room In the great green room , there was a telephone ☎️, and a red balloon 🎈, and a picture of— The cow jumping over the moon. 🐄🌕 🧸 The Familiar Things And there were three little bears sitting on chairs 🐻🐻🐻, And two little kittens 🐱🐱, And a pair of mittens 🧤🧤, And a little toy house 🏠, And a young mouse 🐭. And a comb and a brush, And a bowl full of mush 🍚, And a quiet old lady who was whispering— “Hush…” 🤫 🌌 Saying Goodnight Goodnight room 🌿 Goodnight moon 🌙 Goodnight cow jumping over the moon 🐄🌕 Goodnight light 💡 And the red balloon 🎈 🐾 One by One Goodnight bears 🐻 Goodnight chairs Goodnight kittens 🐱 And goodnight mittens 🧤 Goodnight clocks ⏰ And goodnight socks 🧦 Goodnight little house 🏠 And goodnight mouse 🐭 🌛 Quiet and Calm Goodnight comb And goodnight brush Goodnight nobody Goodnight mush 🍵 And goodnight to the old lady whispering—hush 🤫👵 🌟 Final Wishes Goo...

  💼 A Fashion-Loving Emperor Once upon a time, there lived an emperor who loved clothes more than anything else in the world. He spent every coin on elegant outfits and changed robes for every hour of the day . “Where is the emperor?” the people would ask. “In his dressing room, of course!” came the answer. He cared more about style than ruling the kingdom. 👘👠👑 🧵 The Arrival of Two “Weavers” One day, two clever swindlers came to town. They claimed to be master weavers who could create the finest fabric ever seen — a magical cloth that was invisible to anyone who was foolish or unfit for their job . ✨🪡 The emperor was intrigued. “Ah! If I wear such clothes, I’ll know who in my kingdom is wise… and who is worthless!” he thought. He paid them a fortune and gave them rooms with looms and golden thread —but the men secretly put nothing at all on the looms. 👀 Invisible Wonders Curious, the emperor sent his chief minister to check on the progress. The man saw...

  🌾 A Strange Little Egg Once upon a time, in the warm sunlight of summer, a mother duck sat on her nest by a quiet pond. One by one, her eggs hatched— crack! crack! crack! —and out came soft, fluffy ducklings. But the last egg was large and different . When it finally cracked open, out came a big, gray, awkward-looking duckling . “He doesn’t look like the others,” whispered the mother duck. “He’s... different.” And so, the ugly duckling was born. 🐥 🪟 Rejected and Alone From the very beginning, the other animals mocked and teased him. “You’re so ugly!” quacked his siblings. “What a strange-looking bird!” laughed the farm animals. 🐔🐷🐮 Even his own mother didn’t know what to do. So the ugly duckling ran away, heartbroken and alone . 💔 ❄️ A Hard Journey The ugly duckling wandered through fields and forests, hiding from those who would laugh at him. He tried to live with wild ducks , but they chased him away. He visited an old woman's cottage , but her cat a...

  👨‍🌾 A Father's Boast Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a poor miller who had a beautiful daughter. One day, while trying to impress the king, the miller foolishly bragged: “My daughter can spin straw into gold!” ✨ The greedy king, curious and eager for riches, immediately summoned the girl to the palace. 👑 A Royal Challenge The king led the girl into a room full of straw and said: “If you can spin all this straw into gold by morning, you may live. If not, you shall die.” 😨 He locked the door behind her. The poor girl wept bitterly, for she had no idea how to spin straw into gold. 🧙‍♂️ A Mysterious Helper Suddenly, a strange little man appeared before her. “Why are you crying, my dear?” he asked kindly. She told him everything. The little man replied: “I can spin straw into gold... but what will you give me in return?” She offered her necklace , and the little man began spinning. By morning, the straw had turned into gleaming gold. ✨ ...

  🏰 A Royal Mystery Once upon a time, there lived a powerful king who had twelve beautiful daughters . They all slept together in one large chamber with twelve beds in a row. But every morning, their shoes were found completely worn out , as if they had been dancing all night. This puzzled the king. He locked the bedroom door each night, yet the shoes were always ruined by dawn. 🔍 The king made a royal decree: “Whoever can discover where my daughters go each night shall have his choice of one for a bride—and inherit the kingdom after me. But if he fails after three nights , he shall lose his life.” 🧝‍♂️ A Secret Helper Appears Many princes tried and failed, losing their lives. Then came a poor soldier , wounded in battle, with nothing left but courage and wit. On his way to the palace, he met an old woman 👵 in the woods. She gave him a magical cloak that would make him invisible and whispered: “Don’t drink the wine they give you. Pretend to sleep, and you’ll lear...