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The Hawk the Kite and the PigeonsClevernessSome cures are worse than the trouble they fix.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Hawk and the NightingaleClevernessA small thing in hand beats a big thing far away.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Hen and the Golden EggsGreedWant too much too fast, and you can lose it all.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Hen and the SwallowKindnessKnow what you are helping before you help it.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Herdsman and the Lost BullBe careful what you ask for, because you may get it.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Horse and the AssKindnessBetter a plain, safe life than a fine, dangerous one.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Horse and His RiderKindnessLook after those who help you, even in easy times.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Horse Seeking Revenge on the StagKindnessGetting even can cost you far more than the hurt.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Hunter and the HorsemanLet go of what you cannot get back.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Huntsman and the FishermanPatienceA treat every day soon stops being a treat.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Image of Mercury and the CarpenterGood things can hide where you least expect them.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Jackdaw and the DovesHonestyPretend to be someone else, and you may belong nowhere.Grades 2–4Level 1

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The Jackdaw and the FoxClevernessDo not wait for something that can never happen.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Kingdom of the LionFairnessA rule alone cannot make the small safe from the strong.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Kites and the SwansGreedDo not give up your own gift to copy someone else.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Laborer and the SnakeSome hurts run too deep to be forgotten.Grades 5–8Level 1
The Labourer and the NightingaleClevernessKeep what you have, and let go of what is lost.Grades 2–4Level 1
The LampHumilityDo not boast, for a small puff can bring you down.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Lamb and the WolfCourageWhen both choices are bad, do not give in to the bully.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Lark and Her Young OnesHard workIf you want a job done, do it yourself.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Lark Burying Her FatherKindnessHonour your parents, even when it is hard.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Lion and the DolphinFriendshipDo not blame a friend for what they cannot do.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Lion and the FoxGreedStick to what you do well, and do not envy others.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Lion and the StatueHonestyThe one who tells the story picks who wins.Grades 2–4Level 1