Wise Folks
One day, before leaving for work, a peasant instructed his wife, “Take the three cows to the cattle dealer. Ask him for three hundred silver coins in exchange.” The …
Children’s Stories Archive
The Curious Farmer
Farmer John had a peculiar habit. He was always curious about what others were up to. Instead of tilling his own land, he wasted hours and hours prying into …
Three Surgeons
Once there were three surgeons who thought they knew their job perfectly. One day, they were travelling and came to an inn where they decided to spend the night. …
King of the Golden Mountain
A fairy carried Heinel to a castle on a golden mountain. In the castle there lived a princess who had been turned into a snake by a wicked witch. …
The Shroud
Once there lived a mother who loved her son more than anything else in the world. One day, after a grave illness, the boy died. His body was placed …
The White Snake
A man used to eat a strange dish after dinner every day. His servant noticed it and became curious. One day he peeped into the dish. To his astonishment, …
The Cat and the Mouse
Once, a cat and a mouse were very good friends and happily lived together in the same house. As winter was approaching, they decided to stock some food items. …
The Dog and the Sparrow
A dog left his master’s house after being forced to starve for several days. On the way, he met a kind sparrow who offered him food and shelter. They …
Androcles and the Lion
“Androcles and the Lion” is “kindness and compassion.” Once upon a time in ancient Rome, there lived a slave named Androcles. Androcles was owned by a cruel master who …
The Fox and the Horse
Once upon a time a peasant had a faithful horse. When the horse grew old, the peasant decided to drive out the frail animal. He ordered the old horse …
The Devil's Grandmother
One day, a devil found three men being chased by the king’s army. “Please save us,” implored the three men. The devil agreed. “But you have to serve me …