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The Lion and the Three BullsFriendshipTogether you are strong. Let no one split you apart.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Lion in a FarmyardClevernessDo not start something you are too afraid to finish.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Lion Jupiter and the ElephantHumilityEveryone is afraid of something, so be glad of what you have.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Lion the Fox and the AssClevernessLearn from the mistakes of others, not just your own.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Lion the Fox and the BeastsClevernessLook at what happened to others before you follow them.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Lion the Mouse and the FoxHumilityEven a small rude act can make someone very angry.Grades 2–4Level 1
The LionessWhat counts is how good something is, not how many.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Lion the Wolf and the FoxClevernessThose who plot against others often fall into their own trap.Grades 5–8Level 1
The Little Boy and FortuneHumilityDo not blame bad luck for your own mistakes.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Lost WigClevernessLaugh at yourself first, and no one can laugh at you.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Man and His Two SweetheartsIf you try to please everyone, you end up pleasing no one.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Man and His Two WivesGive way to everyone and you will soon have nothing left.Grades 3–5Level 1

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The Man and His WifeKindnessSmall signs can show you the whole truth.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Man and the LionFairnessWho tells the story decides who looks like the hero.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Man and the SerpentFairnessSome hurts can be forgiven but never forgotten.Grades 5–8Level 1
The Man and the WoodHonestyDo not hand your enemy the tool to hurt you.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Man and the Wooden GodWishing alone changes nothing. Sometimes you have to act.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Man the Horse the Ox and the DogKindnessEvery age of life has its own gifts and faults.Grades 3–5Level 1
The ManslayerFairnessYou cannot run away from the wrong you have done.Grades 5–8Level 1
The Master's EyeHard workNobody watches a thing as closely as the one who owns it.Grades 5–8Level 1
The Milk Woman and Her PailPatienceDo not count your chickens before they hatch.Grades 2–4Level 1
The Mice and the WeaselsHumilityBig honours can bring big dangers.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Miser who lost his TreasureGreedMoney is only worth something when you use it.Grades 3–5Level 1
The Mischievous DogHumilityBeing noticed is not the same as being admired.Grades 2–4Level 1