The Lion and the Mouse
A mighty lion spares a little mouse who tumbles onto his nose, and later, caught fast in a hunter's net, learns just how much a small friend can help.
Story theme
Friendship & Teamwork
Trust, helping hands and working together show children just how much stronger we are side by side.
11 stories
The Father and His Sons
An old father uses a bundle of sticks to show his quarrelsome sons that unity gives strength.
The Kingdom of the Lion
A lion proclaims peace among all the creatures of the forest, yet the hare, after hearing the wonderful promise, still runs for his life.
The Ants and the Grasshopper
A whole colony of ants shares the work of a summer, each doing a small part, and when winter comes the grasshopper learns that it takes many working together, not just one, to see a colony safely through the cold.
The Fox and the Crane
A fox tricks a crane with soup served in a shallow dish, and the crane's gentle reply helps him feel what it is like to be forgotten as a guest.
Hansel and Gretel
Lost in a dark forest and trapped by a witch, Hansel and Gretel find their way home through careful thinking, quick courage, and care for each other.
Rapunzel
Rapunzel is shut in a tower, yet her song keeps hope alive until love and patience lead to reunion.
The Bremen Town Musicians
Four unwanted old animals set out together and discover that their unlike voices can become one brave strength.
The Two Travelers and the Bear
Two old friends set out together on a journey, but when a bear appears on the path, one abandons the other — and later hears a piercing piece of advice.
The Ant and the Dove
A little ant is swept away by the current and saved by a dove's falling leaf — and soon repays that small kindness with an even smaller, braver one.
The Elves and the Shoemaker
A poor shoemaker's last piece of leather turns into a perfect pair of shoes overnight, and when he and his wife discover the tiny, ragged elves who have been helping them, they repay the kindness with gifts instead of secrecy.