Salt and Water
Once, a king asked his three daughters, how much they loved him. The first daughter said, “I love you as much as my eyes.” The second daughter said, “I …
Fairy Tales Archive
The Evil Cook
Queen Matilda had no children. She was very unhappy and prayed to God. Soon God answered her prayers and blessed her with a son and said that whatever he …
The King of the Lake
A very brave warrior one day decided to go out to look for adventure. Soon, he came to a lake with a bridge over it. On the bridge was …
The Carabao and the Snail
Once there was a carabao. One day, the carabao went to a river where he met a snail. He mocked at the snail and said, “You are so slow.” …
Aladdin
Once there lived a poor widow and her son, Aladdin. One day, Aladdin’s uncle, Mustafa, came to visit them. He said, “Sister, why don’t you let Aladdin come and …
The Singer and the Dolphin
Arion was a handsome singer who lived in the city of Corinth. One day, Arion was returning with precious jewels, which he had won at a competition, when he …
Last Dream of the Old Oak
There once was an old oak tree that had lived through centuries. He was proud to be called the oldest tree in the world. He often thought how lucky …
How Men Got Fire
Once some American Indians, who lived in a forest, needed a fire. They had seen one before but didn’t know how to light one. A rabbit came to their …
The Top and the Ball
A whipping top and a ball were kept in a small box. The ball was made of expensive leather and was multicoloured while the whipping top was made of …
Battle of the Crabs
A number of crabs used to live along the shore. “The waves make so much noise that we are unable to sleep,” said one crab. “We should fight and …
The Magpie's Nest
Once a clever magpie was building a nest for herself. All the other birds gathered around her to watch her build it and learn how to make one. However, …