Kamel Kilani

كان فتىً كسولاً فاشلاً في كل عملٍ يقوم به. يضيّع أجرته أحياناً، ويُضحك الناس بسذاجته أحياناً أخرى. لكن ذات يومٍ صارت حماقته نفسها سبباً في سعادته. فماذا حدث حتى تغيّرت حياته؟ هيا نكتشف ذلك في القصة الطريفة لعمارة.

Humor

Moral

Arabic

Umaarah

Aesop

It is said that the Tortoise carried his home on his back as a punishment for not attending the King’s wedding. Like other animals, he too wanted to see the world, but with his heavy house and tiny legs, it was impossible. Then one day, the Tortoise shared his worries with a pair of Ducks. What do you think the Ducks suggested? Could they really help the Tortoise see the world? Read this story to discover whether the Tortoise’s wish came true or led to trouble!

Fable

English

The Tortoise and the Ducks

Hammad Younus

A fox’s tail got cut off while freeing himself from a hunter’s trap. He was so embarrassed that he began to worry about how he would maintain his dignity among his tribe. So, he came up with a clever plan. What was the fox’s plan? Will his tribe fall for his cunning words? Read this short fable to learn how some try to mislead others to hide their own flaws.

The fox's Tail

A man had a donkey who used to carry his goods over long distances. On the way, the donkey had to cross a river. One day, he slipped and fell into the water. When he got up, he felt much lighter. What had caused the donkey to feel light? What will the donkey do to reduce his burden every time, and will his trick continue to work? Read this clever tale to discover the surprising lesson learned by the donkey!

The Donkey and the River's Trick

A farmer’s sheep gradually began to go missing. He suspected that a wolf was sneaking away with his flock. So, he set out to find the culprit and teach him a lesson. But who would turn out to be the real robber? Will the farmer be able to punish him, or will something unexpected change his mind? Read this story to discover the true sheep snatcher, and how fear can turn anger into a promise of charity!

The Farmer and the Thief

A hungry dog found a piece of meat after a long search and ran towards the jungle to eat it in peace. While crossing a bridge, he looked into the river and saw something that made him regret his decision. What did he see in the water? What made him lose what he already had? Read this story to find out how greed can turn gain into loss!

The Dog and the Reflection

A grasshopper and some ants were neighbors. While the ants worked hard day and night to store food for the winter, the lazy grasshopper spent his time playing and singing. He didn’t realize the importance of time and hard work. But what would happen when the land is covered with snow? Will the grasshopper survive without food? Will the ants help him? Read this thought-provoking story to find out how laziness can lead to regret when it’s too late to act.

The Ants and the Grasshopper

Once there lived a farmer who had many sheep and goats. He had a fierce dog who looked after the livestock. A wolf, who lived nearby, kept an eye on the farmer’s animals, but the farmer’s strong and watchful dog always got in his way. Will the wolf ever get a chance to fulfill his wish? What will happen that makes the wolf think the farmer and his family are selfish? Read this story to find out!

The Farmer and the Wolf

A peacock used to feel extremely proud of his beautiful, brightly coloured plumage. One day, he met a crane and began making fun of his plain white body. The crane calmly replied to the peacock’s haughtiness in a way that made the peacock realize that usefulness is more valuable than mere appearance. What did the crane say that changed the peacock’s thinking? What lesson can we learn from this story? Read the full story to find out!

The Peacock and the Crane

Once a shepherd was herding his cattle when suddenly a big and strong eagle appeared and flew away with one of the young goats in its talons. A crow was watching this and thought if an eagle could do this, he could also. So, he also tried to lift one of the shepherd’s sheep. Will the crow be able to carry it away like the eagle, or will his plan fail? Read this story to find out!

The Crow who Dreamed of the Eagle

A lion grew weak due to old age and began to worry about how he would hunt. So, he pretended to be very sick and cried out in pain. Hearing his cries, many animals came to check on him. But none of them ever returned because the lion devoured them as soon as they entered his cave. Will the lion continue killing animals in this way, or will someone put an end to his plan? Who will finally discover the real reason the lion is attracting the animals? Read this story to find out!

The Fox and the Old Lion

One day, a shepherd who used to take the village’s livestock to graze in the forest thought of making fun of the villagers. He began shouting at the top of his voice that a lion had come. However, when the villagers rushed to help him, there was no lion, only the boy laughing. But when the lion came for real, did anyone come to help the poor shepherd? How will the boy be punished for lying? Read this thought-provoking story to find out!

The Lying Shepherd

A crow was flying in search of water, as he was very thirsty due to a long drought that had dried up all the rivers, streams, and lakes. At last, he found a pitcher with very little water in it. Using his clever mind, the crow thought of a plan. He began dropping pebbles into the pitcher and drank the water as it rose. But will other crows follow this wise act? What will one crow do that leads to his death instead of quenching his thirst? Read this story to find out!

Two Crows and a Lesson Told

Once, there lived a crane and a fox who were friends. One day, the fox invited the crane to dinner. However, he served the food on flat plates, making it impossible for the crane to eat with his long beak. What will the crane say to the fox? And how will the fox pay for his mockery? Read this short fable to discover how the crane teaches the fox a lesson in return.

The Crane and the Fox

Once, there lived a man on the edge of a forest with his only son and a faithful dog. One day, the man went out for some work. His dog stayed at home to guard the house and his son. However, when the man returned, he found the dog standing at the gate, covered in blood. What could be the reason for the dog being bloodstained? Did he hurt the man’s son? What will the man do that will make him repent later? Read this story to learn why one should never act in haste.

The Loyal Dog's Tale

Once, a hungry bear hunted a deer and was joyfully on his way to enjoy his meal when he encountered a lion, who attacked him to claim the deer for himself. A terrible fight broke out between the lion and the bear, but who will get the deer after the fight? Or will someone else come to claim the meal? Read this story to find out!

Lion and Bear

A proud rabbit always made fun of his neighbour, the slow-moving tortoise. One day, he challenged the tortoise to a race, which the tortoise reluctantly accepted, as the challenge was made in front of a large crowd. Will the rabbit win the race as usual, or will his haughty behaviour be punished? Read this short fable to find out what happens when pride meets perseverance.

The Tortoise and the Rabbit

Once, there lived a shepherd who used to take his cattle for grazing. However, despite his strong protection, a cunning wolf set its eyes on the livestock and began following the shepherd’s herd. Pretending to be helpful, the wolf acted like a guard, protecting the sheep from harm. But will the wolf truly serve as a guardian or is something terrible about to happen? Read this story to find out the true aim of the so-called guardian wolf.

The Guardian Wolf

Once, two friends were walking through a forest when they came across a fierce bear. Frightened, one of the friends quickly climbed the nearest tree, leaving his companion alone, who didn’t know how to climb. What will the other friend do to save his life? Will the bear harm him? Read this story to find out the true meaning of friendship.

Two Friends and the Bear

A hungry dog was running around in search of food when he came across a river full of fish. Unable to reach the river’s depth, he called his fellow dogs for help. What will the dogs do to reach the fish? Will they succeed in their efforts, or will they learn a valuable lesson? Read this story to find out!

The River and the Dogs

One day, a hungry fox, while wandering in the jungle in search of food, spotted a crow sitting on a tree branch with a big piece of meat in its beak. The fox wanted that piece of meat and came up with a plan to snatch it from the crow. How will the cunning fox deceive the so-called wise crow? Will the crow fall into the fox’s trap? Read to find out who will get to eat the meat.

The Fox and the Crow

When the hungry wolf found a weak, stray dog, he quickly pounced toward him. However, when the dog requested the wolf to leave him for a few days and eat him when he became healthy again, would the wolf listen to the dog? Would the dog really become fat and fall prey to the fierce wolf? Read this short fable to find out the fate of the dog.

The Wolf and the Dog

A donkey was considered foolish by everyone in the jungle and was not respected at all. One day, while wandering, he found a lion’s skin. The silly creature became very happy, wore it, and succeeded in deceiving the animals. Will the donkey continue to deceive all the animals, or will his foolishness reveal the truth? Read this short fable to find out!

The Foolish Donkey's Tale

Once, a wolf was running into the forest with a goat kid when he came across a large, ferocious lion who grabbed the goat kid from him. The wolf, being so terrified, could not utter a word. However, when the lion was at a distance, the wolf angrily muttered that the lion had no right to take his belonging. What would the lion say to the wolf? Would the lion hand over the goat kid to him? Read this short fable to find out!

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