Once upon a time, in a sunny spot near a quiet lake, a mother duck was nesting. After patiently waiting, her eggs finally hatched, and cute little ducklings popped out, cheeping merrily. But one egg, the largest of all, didn’t hatch.
Once upon a time, in a forest, there lived three bears: a Papa Bear, a Mama Bear, and a Baby Bear. They lived harmoniously in a cozy cottage, each having their own sized chair, bed, and bowl for porridge.
Once upon a time in a far-off village, there lived a young shepherd boy. His daily task was to watch the village sheep in the nearby pastures. Although the boy enjoyed his work, he often found himself bored and lonely.
In a small village, there lived an old woman and an old man. One day, the woman decided to bake a gingerbread man. She shaped the dough beautifully, gave him eyes made of currants, a mouth made of icing, and clothes made of colored sugar.
Once upon a time, there lived a widow and her only son Jack. They were very poor and had to sell nearly everything they owned to buy food. One day, their last cow stopped giving milk, so Jack’s mother sent him to the market to sell it.
Once upon a time, in a small village at the edge of a forest, lived a sweet little girl who was loved by everyone around her. Her grandmother was particularly fond of her and made her a little red riding hood, which she wore so often that she was called “Little Red Riding Hood.”
