The Mouse and the Weasel by Aesop
A little hungry Mouse found his way one day into a basket of corn. He had to squeeze himself a good deal to get through the narrow opening between the strips of …
Short Stories
The Mother and the Wolf by Aesop
Early one morning a hungry Wolf was prowling around a cottage at the edge of a village, when he heard a child crying in the house. Then he heard the Mother’s voice …
The Monkey and the Cat by Aesop
Once upon a time a Cat and a Monkey lived as pets in the same house. They were great friends and were constantly in all sorts of mischief together. What they seemed …
The Monkey and the Camel by Aesop
At a great celebration in honor of King Lion, the Monkey was asked to dance for the company. His dancing was very clever indeed, and the animals were all highly pleased with …
The Money Box by Hans Christian Andersen
In a nursery where a number of toys lay scattered about, a money box stood on the top of a very high wardrobe. It was made of clay in the shape of …
The Mole and his Mother by Aesop
A little Mole once said to his Mother: “Why, Mother, you said I was blind! But I am sure I can see!” Mother Mole saw she would have to get such conceit …