The Labourer and the Nightingale
Never believe a captive’s promise.
FABLES
Fables are short stories which illustrate a particular moral and teach a lesson to children and kids. The theme and characters appeal to children and the stories are often humorous and entertaining for kids of all ages. Fables can also be described as tales or yarns which have a message in their narrative such as a parable might have. Fables can often pass into our culture as myths and legends and used to teach about morals to children and kids.
The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey
It is difficult to please everybody.
The Man and His Two Wives
Yield to all and you will soon have nothing to yield.
The Lion in Love
Love can tame the wildest.
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.
The Belly and the Members
As in the body, so in the State, each member must work for the common good.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.
The Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing
Appearances are deceptive.