Odds and Ends
Once, there lived a maiden who was very pretty but lazy. Whenever she had to work, she was in a bad mood. She was very proud of her beauty. …
The Eagle, the Cat, and the Wild Sow
An eagle had made its nest at the top of an oak tree, a cat had made its home in a hole in the middle and a sow moved …
The Peasant in Heaven
A poor peasant arrived at the gates of heaven after his death. There, a very rich man was also standing, waiting to get into heaven, at the same time. …
The Conceited Apple Branch
It was spring. The apple tree was fresh and blooming. Soon a branch was cut off for a countess and put in a shining vase on a windowsill for …
The Nail
A tradesman had done a good day’s business at a fair. The next morning, he took his bag of money and rode off on his horse planning to reach …
The Shoemaker and the Elves
Jo was a shoemaker who lived with his wife Margaret. They were very poor. One day, there was no more leather left. Jo had no more material to make …
Three Jolly Fishermen
Three jolly fishermen went out to sea on a boat. They loved music. So, whenever they went out to fish, they would sing different songs depending on the mood …
The Hen That Laid Golden Eggs
A poultry farmer found a stray hen and took it home. Lo and behold! The next day the hen had laid a golden egg! The farmer and his wife …
The Princess and the Pea
A prince who was searching forthe perfect wife wanted to marry a beautiful princess of good upbringing. One night, there was a storm. There was a knock on the …
The Peasant and the Master
A peasant was talking to his master and other friends. He told them that a mouse had eaten up all his cheese. The master was a rich and proud …
Ben New Seat
Ben, a grizzly bear, had no friends and felt lonely in the forest. He decided to make a seat under a tree and watch everyone pass by. In this …