Super storybook collection

Tortoise and the Pot of Wisdom The Ant, the Spider, and the Tortoise were the only three intelligent animals on earth at first. All other creatures, including humans, were inferior to these three. The other creatures frequently turned to the ant for creative survival strategies because it was hardworking and intelligent. The other creatures turned to the Spider for guidance on how to manipulate others, because he was cunning and smart. The Tortoise was both wise and lethargic, and everyone turned to him for the simplest solutions to all of their problems. The deity of mischief was now prowling the planet in search of havoc to cause. Who is the wisest animal in the Fables universe, he asked the ant when they met. Spider was proud and he bragged "of course I am." He begged the spider, never one to give up. Who among the animals in the Fables universe is the wisest? Spider boasted that he was arrogant. I am, of course. I don't think you'll stay that way for very long because you've been sharing your knowledge with everyone. He stated before leaving. Spider is now afraid of losing his knowledge. Then God asked the tortoise, "Who is the wisest animal in the world of Fables?" Is anyone vying to replace me in that position? Everyone agrees that a spider is the wisest animal. He responded. The tortoise did not like the spider because he always acted as though his thoughts were superior to the tortoise's, even though it was obvious his ideas were always the most complex. If everyone agrees, Tortoise replied, "I'll have to raise the prices I charge everyone when they come begging for some of my wisdom." "That's a wise strategy." God chuckled. However, I have a suspicion that Spider is planning something and could undermine that strategy. God set the wisest creatures in the Fables Universe on a collision course, and then he went on his merry way and sat in the clouds with the other gods to watch his battle develop. Before coming up with a solution, Spider paced about his house contemplating how he could continue to be the world's wisest animal. I'll put all of my knowledge in a pot and carry it to the top of the iroko tree, where I'll hide it. Then he went to everyone he had ever given wisdom to and gathered his wisdom from them. He then collected all of his wisdom and kept it all in a pot. He did this by collecting it from his head, his backyard, his family, and his house. Tortoise at first did not give the devil's taunting much thought because he knew how cunning the god of war and mischief was. But before going to night, his wife called to ask him to see something odd. Spider was removing his knowledge from Rat, their next-door neighbor. Tortoise initially laughed at the pettiness of the spider. Then his wife observed that the colors of wisdom Spider had drawn from One were black and green and that Tortoise, not Spider, was the bearer of that insight. Tortoise saw that he had to stop Spider. He understood how his friend's education and intelligence had helped him become one of the wise animals and that anyone might become knowledgeable if they acquired his wisdom. He also understood that, as the Spider god, Spider's intelligence was a gift. In the course of that evening, Spider will gather all the available knowledge. Tortoise goes to Spider's home to speak with his son. Tortoise goes to Spider's home to speak with his son. His son was a bright young man who was brilliant rather than sensitive. Tortoise informed his son of his father's strategy and instructed him to go with him to find the location of the pot's hiding place to unleash wisdom to the world once he had left. So, when his father went the following day carrying the wisdom pot, his son did the same. Spider knew this too, which is why he was not worried about his son following him to the tree. Spider's son knew his father better than anyone, and he knew that even if he stole the pot, the wisdom wouldn't go unless Spider released it himself. After a day of effort, trying to ascend. Finally, his son said to him, It would be simpler to climb up if you balanced it on your head. Spider took Spider's son's advice and put the pot on his head, which made it simpler for him to climb the tree. But he gave up ascending. Why did you know that? Did I not steal your knowledge from you? Spider enquired. "You did, indeed. But I am smart, and if you keep the world's wisdom hidden, people will esteem the Tortoise more highly than you, since he is both intelligent and wise. With its intelligence, he will get wiser, and you will continue to be the custodian of wisdom. Spider listened to his son and realized that he was correct; as a result, he descended from the tree and addressed his son. "Make sure Tortoise doesn't find out about this," I said. The son swore not to tell Tortoise, and Spider cracked open the pot, dispensing knowledge to everyone. Tortoise, however, had followed them covertly, had observed everything, and had started to tell Spider that, for the world's wisest creature, he was the world's stupidest creature. Because of the intelligence of the spider and the wisdom of the tortoise, people still carry loads on their heads. The Tortoise and the Hare One day, a Hare made fun of the Tortoise for moving so slowly. He laughed mockingly and asked, "Do you ever get anywhere?" The Tortoise answered, "Yes, and I will arrive sooner than you anticipated. I'll demonstrate that by having you compete. The Hare found the concept of competing in a race with the Tortoise to be rather amusing, but he nonetheless accepted. The Fox then indicated the distance and signaled the runners to begin running after agreeing to serve as the judge. The Hare quickly disappeared from view, and the Tortoise thought about how he did the challenge, so next to it to make him realize how foolish it was for him to attempt a race with him. So Hare decided to take a nap for Tortoise to catch him. The Tortoise continued moving slowly but steadily throughout the interim, eventually passing the Hare's sleeping location. However, the Hare continued to sleep soundly, and when he finally awoke, the Tortoise was close to the target. The Hare now rushed as quickly as he could, but he was unable to catch up to the Tortoise in time. are not always fast in the race. We can learn a valuable lesson about the need for consistency and endurance from this well-known fable. With all of its speed and agility, the Hare undervalues and mocks the Tortoise's plodding movement. But the Tortoise, who is focused and dedicated, shows that going slowly and steadily is the best strategy. The Hare's overconfidence and arrogance cause it to fail. It becomes complacent and decides to take a nap, thinking it will easily outrun the Tortoise once it wakes up. However, the Tortoise continues to move forward, never giving up. When the Hare eventually wakes up and realizes that the Tortoise is close to the finish line, it tries to catch up, but it is too late. The Tortoise crosses the finish line before the Hare Summary Don't underestimate others, no matter the condition. The Dog and His Mirror A dog that the butcher had thrown a bone to was running as quickly as he could home with his grasp. He happened to look down as he crossed a small footbridge and noticed that he appeared to be reflecting in a mirror in the still river. However, the avaricious Dog believed he saw a real Dog carrying a bone that was much larger than his own. He would have known better if he had given it some thought. However, he didn't stop to think before dropping his bone and lunging at the dog in the river, which resulted in him having to swim for his life to get to the shore. Finally, he was able to scramble out, and as he stood there dejectedly contemplating the nice bone he had lost and how stupid he was.Summary We mustn't be greedy. The Crow and the Fox A crow was perched on a tree branch above the Fox as he was snooping around the woods one sunny morning in quest of something to eat. The Fox had seen many crows before, so this was by no means the first. This time, the fact that the fortunate Crow had some cheese in his beak attracted his eye and caused him to pause so he could take another look. No need to look any further, said the cunning Master Fox. "This delicate morsel is for my breakfast." Getting up, he made his way to the Crow's perch at the base of the tree and called out, "Good morning, beautiful creature!" with admiration in his eyes. The Crow was looking warily at the Fox as she bent her head to one side. However, she did not respond to his greeting and kept her beak firmly shut on the cheese. She is such a cute creature, the Fox exclaimed. How brilliant are her feathers! Such lovely wings and a lovely figure! Given how great everything else about this bird is, she should have an exceptionally lovely voice. Could she sing just one song? I know I should congratulate her on becoming Queen of the Birds. The Crow forgot all of her misgivings as well as her food as she listened to these flattering comments. She aspired to be known as the Queen of Birds with great fervor. To let out her loudest caw, she expanded her beak wide. The cheese then landed directly in the fox's mouth. As he left, Master Fox softly remarked, "Thank you." You do have a voice, even if it is cracked. Where are your wits, though? The flatterer makes a living by exploiting people who will pay attention to him. The Dove and the Ant An ant was seen by a dove falling into a creek. The Dove dropped a blade of straw next to the struggling Ant after seeing how hard it was trying to reach the bank. The Ant floated safely to land by clinging to the straw like a shipwrecked mariner does to a broken spar. The Ant then observed a guy getting ready to stone the Dove. The Dove was startled and flew to safety in a nearby wood as a result of the Ant stinging him in the heel as he prepared to cast the stone. A kind gesture is never wasted. The Satyr and the Man Long ago, a man encountered a Satyr in the jungle and was successful in making him his friend. Living together in the Man's hut, the two quickly developed into the best of companions. But the Satyr noticed the man blowing on his fingers one chilly winter evening as they were making their way home. The Satyr asked, "Why do you do that?" "To warm my hands," the man said. The Artificial two cups of porridge when they get home. The friends sat down joyfully to enjoy the lunch when he placed them fresh off the stove on the table. But the Man suddenly started blowing into his dish of porridge, much to Satyr's surprise. He asked, "Why do you do that?" "To cool my porridge," the man affirmed. The Satyr hastily stood up and headed towards the door. Goodbye, I've seen enough, he said. A person who blows both hot and cold air in the same breath is not acceptable as a friend of mine. Neither party should put their trust in the man who speaks for both. Hare and His Ears The horns of the goat that the lion was eating had severely injured him. He was furious at the idea that any animal he chose for supper would be so reckless as to have horns that could pierce him while he was eating. Therefore, he issued a command ordering all creatures with horns to leave his lands within twenty-four hours. The animals were terrified at the command. All those who had the misfortune of having horns started to pack things and go. Even the Hare, who doesn't have horns and so has nothing to be afraid of, had a very sleepless night and had horrible dreams about the frightened Lion. A dreadful horror overcame him when he emerged from the warren in the early morning sunlight and noticed the shadow created by his long, pointed ears. He yelled out, "Goodbye, Cricket, neighbor." "I'm off. No matter what I say, he's going to think my ears are horns. Don't give your adversaries even the tiniest justification to harm your reputation. Your adversaries will use any justification to harm you. The Little Fish and the Fisherman One day a poor fisherman, who subsisted only on the fish he caught, had horrible luck and only managed to catch a tiny fry. The little fish stated as the fisherman was ready to put it in his basket: I beg you, Mr. Fisherman, spare me! It is not worthwhile to carry me home because I am so little. I'll make you a far better meal once I'm bigger. However, the fish was promptly placed in his basket by the fisherman. How stupid of me, he thought, to fling you back. You are still better than nothing at all, no matter how small you are. In conclusion, a tiny benefit is more valuable than a big promise. The Kid and the Wolf A little kid once believed that his growing horns made him a mature Billy Goat who could take care of himself. The Kid ignored his mother's call one evening as the flock began to return from the pasture and continued to nibble the fragile grass. When he raised his head a little while later, the flock had vanished. He was by himself. Sundown was approaching. Long shadows began to creep across the surface. Along with them, a chilly breeze crept in, creating unsettling noises in the grass.The Kid trembled as he imagined the terrifying Wolf. He then ran erratically across the field while wailing for his mother. The Kid knew there was little hope for him. He pleaded with the wolf, "Please, Mr. Wolf. I know you're going to eat me." But first, if you could pipe me a song, I'd want to dance and enjoy myself for as long as possible. The Kid sprang and frisked joyously as the Wolf started a jovial tune, since he liked the thought of some music before eating. The flock was gradually making its way home at this time. The wolf's piping reverberated widely in the quiet evening air. The Shepherd Dogs' ears perked up. They instantly started running back to the pasture after recognizing the tune the Wolf sings before a feast. The Wolf's song abruptly came to an end, and as he fled with the Dogs close behind, he called himself an i***t for abandoning his butchery career to play the bagpipes for a kid. Don't allow anything to distract you from your goals. The Ducks and the Tortoise You may be aware that the tortoise carries his home on his back. He tries so hard to leave home, but he can't. They claim that Jupiter punished him in this way because he refused to attend Jupiter's wedding despite being specially invited. After all, he was such a lazy homebody. After a long time, Tortoise started wishing he had attended the wedding. The Tortoise was quite depressed and unhappy when he observed how joyously the birds flew and how the Hare, the Chipmunk, and all the other animals rushed swiftly by, always eager to see everything there was to see. He was there with short legs that could hardly move him along, but he wanted to see the world too. He told a pair of dogs he met one day about his troubles. The Ducks added, "We can help you view the world. "Grab this stick firmly with your teeth, and we'll lift you high above the ground so you can see the entire surrounding area. But don't say anything; you'll regret it. The tortoise was quite happy. With his teeth, he got hold of the stick firmly. The two Ducks grasped it, one at each end, and they soared off up toward the clouds. A crow suddenly flew by. He was greatly surprised by the peculiar sight and cried:: "This has to be the Tortoise King," someone said. The Tortoise began, "Why certainly? However, as soon as he started to make these idiotic remarks, he lost control of the stick and tumbled to the ground, where he was crushed against a rock. Summary: Irrational curiosity and conceit frequently result in bad luck. A Mother Crab asked her son "Why in the world do you walk sideways like that?" "You should always walk straight forward with your toes turned out." The little Crab obediently replied, "Show me how to walk, mother dear; I want to learn." So the elderly crab tried and tried to move forward in a straight line. Like her son, she could only walk sideways. She slipped and fell on her nose as she attempted to turn her toes out. If you can't lead by example, don't teach people how to behave. The Fox, the Dog, and the Cock The closest of friends, a dog and a c**k, yearned to travel and experience the world. So they decided to depart from the farmyard and travel along the road that led into the woods. The two companions journeyed together in excellent spirits and encountered no notable adventures. As is his norm, the c**k spotted a hollow tree nearby as dusk fell and felt it would be an excellent site to spend the night. The c**k would fly up on one of the branches, and the Dog could slink inside. Once everything was said and done, both people slept soundly. The c**k woke up with the first rays of light. He temporarily lost track of his whereabouts. He mistook himself for being on the farmyard, where he had been tasked with rousing the family before dawn. He therefore flailed his wings and crooned lustily while on tiptoes. But rather than waking up the farmer, he woke up a Fox nearby in the woods. The Fox had rosy images of a fantastic meal right away. He quickly approached the tree where the c**k was nesting and very formally said: "Honored sir, a warm welcome to our woodlands. You have no idea how happy it makes me to see you here. We will become the best of friends. Kind Sir, I feel quite flattered," the c**k slyly retorted. My porter will let you in if you come around to the door of my house at the base of the tree. The famished but unwary Fox obeyed orders to go around the tree, and the Dog quickly grabbed him. In conclusion, dishonest people may anticipate receiving payment in their own money. The Jackdaw and the Eagle A lamb was captured in the talons of an eagle as she swooped down on strong wings, carrying it to her nest. When a Jackdaw witnessed the act, his foolish mind was filled with the notion that he was huge and strong enough to perform the same feat as the Eagle. He quickly descended upon the back of a huge Ram as his feathers were ruffled loudly and with a ferocious air. But as he attempted to get back up, he discovered that his claws were caught in the wool, and he was unable to escape. Furthermore, the Ram was so far away from him that it was unlikely that he even noticed his presence. When the Shepherd noticed the flying Jackdaw, he immediately realized what had occurred. He chased after the bird, captured it, and clipped its wings. He handed his kids the Jackdaw that evening. What do you call it, father? They laughed, "What a funny bird this is!" "My kids, that is a jackdaw. However, if you were to question him, he would claim to be an eagle. Don't let your ego cause you to overestimate your abilities. The Filberts and the Boy It was authorized for a boy to reach into a pitcher and retrieve some filberts. But he seized such a sizable grasp that he was unable to extend his hand once more. He was standing there, unable to extract all of the filberts at once yet hesitant to give up even one. He started to cry, irritated and dejected. My kid, you can simply get your hand out if you are content with half the nuts you have consumed, his mother instructed. If so, you might be able to eat some more filberts later. Don't try to do too much at once. The Lion and the Kid "The Kid and the lion"The herdsman had left a rambunctious little Kid on the thatched roof of a sheep shelter to keep him out of harm's way. The Kid was perusing the edge of the roof when he spotted a lion. He immediately started to jeer at him, making faces and abusing him to his heart's pleasure. I understand you, and I don't hold the slightest animosity toward you for anything you say or do, the lion continued. When you are up there, the roof speaks, not you. Don't ever say anything that you wouldn't say all the time. The Wheels and The Oxen Along a muddy country road, two oxen were pulling a heavily loaded wagon. They did not grumble despite having to exert all of their effort to move the wagon. The wagon's wheels were of a different kind. Despite having a much easier task than the oxen to complete, they groused and creaked constantly. The loud whining of the wheels pierced the ears of the hapless Oxen as they struggled mightily to move the wagon through the thick muck. And as you are probably aware, this made it much tougher for them to put up with their work. Finally, the ox lost patience and yelled, "Silence!" Why are you complaining so loudly, Wheels? We are bearing the entire burden, not you, and we are also remaining silent about it. They who suffer the least moan the most. The Wolf and the Shepherd Boy Near pitch-black woodland not far from the village, a shepherd boy cared for his master's flock of sheep. His time in the meadow quickly became exceedingly boring. He was limited to talking to his dog or playing with his shepherd's pipe as a form of entertainment. He came up with a scheme to entertain himself one day while he sat observing the sheep and the peaceful woodland while contemplating what he would do if he saw a wolf. If a wolf were to attack the flock, his master had instructed him to call for assistance, and the villagers would chase the wolf away. He hurried toward the hamlet crying, "Wolf! Wolf!" even though he had not seen anything that even remotely resembled a wolf. He anticipated that when the shout was heard, the villagers would stop what they were doing and run in great excitement to the pasture. However, when they arrived, they saw that the boy was doubled over laughing at the trick he had pulled on them. A few days later, the Shepherd Boy yelled "Wolf! Wolf!" once more. Once more, when the villagers tried to assist him, they were laughed at. A wolf actually emerged from the underbrush and fell upon the sheep one evening as the sun was lowering behind the forest and the shadows began to lengthen over the meadow. The boy, who was terrified, fled toward the settlement while yelling "Wolf! Wolf!" The villagers heard the man's cries, but unlike before, they did not immediately rush to his aid. They declared, "He can't fool us again." After slaughtering a large number of the Boy's sheep, the Wolf disappears into the forest. In conclusion, liars are not taken seriously even when they tell the truth.