Category: Tales of Everyday Life

There was once a king of Scotland whose name was Robert Bruce. When the English army invaded Scotland, Bruce led his people in the defence of their country. Battle after battle was fought. Six times Bruce led his brave little…

In a village at the foot of the mountains there lived many years ago, a simple good-natured fellow, whose name was Rip Van Winkle. Although a pleasant, kind man, Rip was very lazy. His friends liked him very much, but…

An old spider believed himself the wisest of his whole tribe. He knew how man built bridges and dams. He was even good at spinning, weaving and knitting. Nevertheless, he kept all his knowledge to himself without making the least…

One day a poor man tied his horse to a tree and sat down for a rest.A proud rich man, who was passing by, saw the poor man and also decided to take a rest. So he began tying his…

Once upon a time there lived a young farmer. He worked very hard, but was very poor. One day, when he was far from home in the forest, an old woman looking like a peasant came up to him and…

Two little animals with bristly backs and short crooked legs lived in a small house near a field. They were Mr. Hedgehog and Mrs. Hedgehog. One morning Mr. Hedgehog was standing at the door of his house. His wife was…

A rich farmer sent for a poor man to reap his field.“How long must I reap?” asked the poor man.“Until what lights the heaven sets,” said the farmer, pointing up at the sun.“And what will you pay me?”“I’ll give you…