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Grades 4–5
Grades 4–5
264 stories
The Frog and the Ox
Humility
Do not try to be bigger than you are.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Gamecocks and the Partridge
Patience
When people are unkind to everyone, it is not about you.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Geese and the Cranes
Cleverness
When danger comes, light and quick beats big and slow.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Gnat and the Bull
Humility
You may matter less to others than you think.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Gnat and the Lion
Humility
After a big win, watch out for small dangers.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Goat and the Ass
Kindness
A trick played out of envy can come back on you.
Grades 3–5
Level 1
The Goat and the Goatherd
Honesty
You cannot hide what everyone can see.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Goatherd and the WildGoats
Friendship
Do not drop old friends to win new ones.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Goods and the Ills
Troubles come in crowds, but good things come one by one.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Grasshopper and the Owl
Humility
Beware of sweet words from someone you have upset.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Hare and the Hound
Hard work
You run hardest for what matters most.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Hares and the Foxes
Cleverness
Count the cost before you join a fight.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
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The Hares and the Lions
Fairness
Good words need strength behind them.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Hart and the Vine
Kindness
Do not harm the ones who help you.
Grades 3–5
Level 1
The Hawk the Kite and the Pigeons
Cleverness
Some cures are worse than the trouble they fix.
Grades 3–5
Level 1
The Hawk and the Nightingale
Cleverness
A small thing in hand beats a big thing far away.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Hen and the Golden Eggs
Greed
Want too much too fast, and you can lose it all.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Hen and the Swallow
Kindness
Know what you are helping before you help it.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Herdsman and the Lost Bull
Be careful what you ask for, because you may get it.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Horse and the Ass
Kindness
Better a plain, safe life than a fine, dangerous one.
Grades 3–5
Level 1
The Horse and His Rider
Kindness
Look after those who help you, even in easy times.
Grades 3–5
Level 1
The Horse Seeking Revenge on the Stag
Kindness
Getting even can cost you far more than the hurt.
Grades 3–5
Level 1
The Hunter and the Horseman
Let go of what you cannot get back.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Huntsman and the Fisherman
Patience
A treat every day soon stops being a treat.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Image of Mercury and the Carpenter
Good things can hide where you least expect them.
Grades 3–5
Level 1
The Jackdaw and the Doves
Honesty
Pretend to be someone else, and you may belong nowhere.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Jackdaw and the Fox
Cleverness
Do not wait for something that can never happen.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Kingdom of the Lion
Fairness
A rule alone cannot make the small safe from the strong.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Kites and the Swans
Greed
Do not give up your own gift to copy someone else.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Laborer and the Snake
Some hurts run too deep to be forgotten.
Grades 5–8
Level 1
The Labourer and the Nightingale
Cleverness
Keep what you have, and let go of what is lost.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Lamp
Humility
Do not boast, for a small puff can bring you down.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Lamb and the Wolf
Courage
When both choices are bad, do not give in to the bully.
Grades 3–5
Level 1
The Lark and Her Young Ones
Hard work
If you want a job done, do it yourself.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Lark Burying Her Father
Kindness
Honour your parents, even when it is hard.
Grades 3–5
Level 1
The Lion and the Dolphin
Friendship
Do not blame a friend for what they cannot do.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Lion and the Fox
Greed
Stick to what you do well, and do not envy others.
Grades 3–5
Level 1
The Lion and the Hare
Greed
Do not let go of what you have to chase more.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Lion and the Statue
Honesty
The one who tells the story picks who wins.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Lion and the Three Bulls
Friendship
Together you are strong. Let no one split you apart.
Grades 3–5
Level 1
The Lion in a Farmyard
Cleverness
Do not start something you are too afraid to finish.
Grades 3–5
Level 1
The Lion Jupiter and the Elephant
Humility
Everyone is afraid of something, so be glad of what you have.
Grades 3–5
Level 1
The Lion the Fox and the Ass
Cleverness
Learn from the mistakes of others, not just your own.
Grades 3–5
Level 1
The Lion the Fox and the Beasts
Cleverness
Look at what happened to others before you follow them.
Grades 3–5
Level 1
The Lion the Mouse and the Fox
Humility
Even a small rude act can make someone very angry.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Lioness
What counts is how good something is, not how many.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
The Lion the Wolf and the Fox
Cleverness
Those who plot against others often fall into their own trap.
Grades 5–8
Level 1
The Little Boy and Fortune
Humility
Do not blame bad luck for your own mistakes.
Grades 2–4
Level 1
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