There once was a cunning/smart/clever monkey living in a lush/thick/green forest. He was known for his wisdom/intelligence/savvy, always able to outwit his/any/the enemies. One day, a greedy/covetous/avid fox came along, desiring/wanting/craving to steal the monkey's favorite/most prized/best fruit. The fox tried to trick/deceive/con the monkey by offering/promising/suggesting him a shiny/bright/sparkling rock in exchange for his delicious/tasty/sweet treat. However, the monkey was too wise/intelligent/smart to fall for this ruse/scheme/trick. He saw through the fox's deceit/lie/fraud and refused/rejected/turned down the offer. The fox, feeling defeated/embarrassed/humiliated, slunk away empty-handed.

• The monkey/His wisdom/The wise creature taught us that true value/worth/meaning lies not in material possessions but in intelligence/knowledge/understanding.
• Greed/Desire/Avarice can often lead to failure/disappointment/humiliation.

A Boy Who Cried Wolf

Once upon a time, there lived a young boy which was extremely lazy. He kept an eye on the sheep at the field all day, but he got frustrated very easily. One day, he decided to fool around the villagers by calling out that a wolf was threatening their sheep. The villagers came hastening to his aid, but when they arrived, there were no wolf. The boy laughed at their silliness, and went back to guarding the sheep. This happened several times more, and each time, the villagers came rapidly to his aid, only to find that there was no wolf.

Finally, one day, a real wolf did appear in the field and started the sheep. The boy wailed for help, but this time, the villagers refused to come because they thought he was lying them again. As a result, the wolf got loose, and the sheep were scattered. The boy learned a valuable lesson that day: never cry trouble if it is not true.

Busy Day of the Little Red Hen

It was a beautiful morning/day/afternoon and the little red hen had lots to do. First, she needed to find/locate/search for some wheat/seeds/grains. She worked/toiled/laboriously all morning planting/putting down/sowing the seeds in her garden. Then, she had to/needed to/went to wait/patiently watch/observe until the wheat was ripe/grown/ready to be harvested/gathered/picked.

Once the wheat was ready/ripe/mature, the little red hen ground/crushed/milled it into flour/meal/dough. She was so happy/excited/thrilled! Next, she decided to/wanted to/needed to bake/make/cook some delicious bread/pastries/treats.

But/However/Unfortunately, read more the little red hen needed help. She asked/requested/pleaded her friends to lend a hand/help out/assist but they were all too lazy/unwilling/busy. The little red hen continued/pressed on/didn't give up and finished making the delicious bread/pastries/treats all by herself.

• She ate/The friends ate/The little red hen shared

Honest Woodcutter

There once was an lumberjack, known for his integrity. He lived a simple life, felling logs in the thick forest. Every day, he would toil with effort, always measuring his output fairly. The people respected him for his principles, and he was relied upon to be straightforward.

The Gift of the Magi

In this poignant tale, we encounter a young couple, Della and Jim, deeply devoted to their bond. Faced with the holiday season, they are both eager to find the ideal gifts for each other. Yet, they possess limited funds. Della's most prized possession is her long, lustrous hair, while Jim holds his pocket watch in the highest esteem. Each makes a selfless offering to buy the other a gift, completely unaware of the other's thoughtfulness. Their choices lead to a touching ending that underscores the true meaning of love and sacrifice.

The Lion and the Mouse

Once upon a time, a powerful lion was taking through the verdant jungle. Unexpectedly, he noticed a tiny mouse trotting near his paws. The lion, feeling powerful, lowered down and caught the little mouse in his grip. , pleaded with the lion to spare him.

The lion, intrigued, laughed at the mouse's begging. He said, "What could such a tiny creature like you possibly provide me?"