Hansel and Gretel
This spooky German folktale is the story of a brother and sister, Hansel and Gretel, who are abandoned in the forest by their parents. They encounter a child-eating witch and must outsmart her to get home to their father.
The Story of Ali Pasha
A Turkish Tale. The story demonstrates that wisdom can come from anywhere, even the mouth of a child. The Story of Ali Pasha.
Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom
An African folktale. The story illustrates that wisdom is not meant to be owned by one person but is shared and can come from anyone, regardless of experience or age. Anansi and the Pot of Wisdom.
The Three Little Pigs
An English Folktale. The story demonstrates the importance of making wise choices and recognizing risks. The Three Little Pigs.
The Miller, the Boy, and the Donkey
An Aesop Fable. The story teaches that trusting your own judgment and doing what you believe is right is better than trying to please everyone else. The Miller, His Son, and the Donkey.
The Raven and the Pitcher
An Aesop fable. The story demonstrates that wisdom is in knowing that answers can come from staying calm and being creative in problem-solving. The Raven and the Pitcher
The Burning of the Rice Fields
A story adapted from Gleanings in Buddha-Fields, by Lafeadio Hearn. The story teaches us that wisdom sometimes means making hard choices. The Burning of the Rice Fields.
The Milkmaid and Her Pail
An Aesop's Fable. The story demonstrates that wisdom involves being practical and not assuming success before it is achieved. The Milkmaid and Her Pail.
The Fisherman
A story from Arabian Nights. This story teaches us that sometimes, being clever and thinking fast can be even stronger physical strength. The Fisherman.