The Story of the Lion and the Hare – East Africa (Original Version) In the vast savannas of East Africa, where the golden grass swayed under the warm sun, there lived a mighty lion. He was the king of the jungle, feared by all the animals for his strength and ferocity. Every day, the lion…
Anansi and the Wisdom of the World – West Africa (Original Version) Once upon a time, in a lush and vibrant village in West Africa, there lived a cunning spider named Anansi. Anansi had a reputation for being clever and sly, often finding ways to get what he wanted through trickery and wit. One day,…
The Gruffalo – United Kingdom (Original Version) In a deep, dark wood, a clever little mouse was taking a stroll when he encountered a hungry fox. The fox, eager for a meal, invited the mouse to join him for lunch. But the mouse, thinking quickly, declined the offer. “Thank you, Fox, but no,” said the…
The Tale of Peter Rabbit – England (Original Version) Once upon a time, there were four little rabbits, and their names were Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail, and Peter. They lived with their mother in a sand-bank, underneath the root of a very big fir tree. “Now, my dears,” said old Mrs. Rabbit one morning, “you may…
The Bremen Town Musicians – Germany (Original Version) Once upon a time, there was a farmer who had a donkey that had faithfully carried sacks to the mill for many years. But as the donkey grew older, he became less able to work, and the farmer began to consider getting rid of him. Sensing his…
The Case of the Disappearing Desserts (Original Version) In the small, bustling village of Sweetville, there was a bakery famous for its delectable desserts. The aroma of freshly baked pies, cakes, and cookies filled the air, drawing villagers from near and far. Mrs. Crumble, the kind-hearted baker, took pride in her creations, and her bakery…
In the dense woodlands of the Pacific Northwest, where cedars rise like ancient sentinels and the mist weaves through their boughs like wraiths, there lived a creature of profound gentleness and solitude. His name was a mystery to his own kind, for he had none, but to the world of man, he was known as…
Read along and listen to this story Listen to this story The Three Little Pigs (Modern Version) Once upon a time, there was a mother pig who lived with her three piglets. Unfortunately, they were struggling with finances, so the mother decided it was time her children started lives of their own. The first piglet…
Little Red Riding Hood Once upon a time in a suburban neighborhood, there was a sweet little girl named Lily, cherished by her family and friends. She was particularly adored by her grandmother, who once gifted her a red hoodie that she loved so much that she wore nothing else. Consequently, everyone began calling her…
Once upon a time there was a dear little girl who was loved by everyone who looked at her, but most of all by her grandmother, and there was nothing that she would not have given to the child. Once she gave her a little hood of red velvet, which suited her so well that she would never wear anything else; so she was always called ‘Little Red Riding Hood.’
