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The Two FrogsHumilityBefore you jump in, think about how you will get out.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Two Men Who Were EnemiesKindnessHate can hurt the one who hates most of all.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Two Soldiers and the RobberCourageWhat you do counts far more than what you say.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Two Travelers and the AxeFairnessShare your good luck if you want help with your bad.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Villager and the SerpentKindnessBe kind, but be careful who you trust.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Vine and the GoatFairnessHurt others for no reason, and it may come back to you.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Weasel and the MiceClevernessA trick can look like a treat, so look twice.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Wild Ass and the LionFairnessWhen the strong do the sharing, the weak get nothing.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Widow and Her Little MaidensClevernessGet rid of one trouble, and you may find a worse one.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Widow and the SheepGreedThe cheapest way is not always the best way.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Wild Boar and the FoxClevernessGet ready before trouble comes, not after.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Wolf and the FoxHumilityA big name does not make you something you are not.Grades 2–4Level 1

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The Wolf and the HorseClevernessIt is easy to give away what you do not want.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Wolf and the GoatClevernessBefore you take advice, ask who it really helps.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Wolf and the SheepClevernessThink about where a small favor might lead.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Wolf and the ShepherdClevernessA wolf who waits is still a wolf.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Wolf the Fox and the ApeHonestyTell lies often, and no one will believe you at all.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Wolf, the Nanny-Goat, and The KidClevernessBetter to check twice than to be sorry once.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Wolves and the SheepClevernessDo not send away the ones who keep you safe.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Wolves and the SheepdogsHonestyThose who ask you to betray others may betray you too.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Woman and Her HenGreedWant too much, and you may lose what you have.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Wasps the Partridges and the FarmerHard workA job done is worth more than a promise.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Young Thief and His MotherHonestySmall wrongs left alone can grow into big ones.Grades 5–8Level 1
Truth and the TravelerHonestyWhen everyone lies, truth has nowhere left to live.Grades 2–4Level 1