Aesop's Fables
Aesop’s Fables for Children
These classic fables are included in our Aesop’s Fables for Children book, designed to help children build strong foundations in listening, comprehension, and retelling.
Each story below follows the same order as the book and is presented in a simple and engaging way for young learners.
Watch All Stories
Watch the full collection of Aesop’s Fables in one video:
Watch Individual Stories
These stories follow the same order as the book.
Select a story below:
The Lion and the Mouse
A small act of kindness can make a big difference.
Discussion Question: How did the mouse help the lion?
The Fox and the Crow
Do not trust those who flatter you.
Discussion Question: Why did the crow lose the cheese?
The Dog and His Shadow
Greed can cause you to lose what you already have.
Discussion Question: What mistake did the dog make?
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
If you lie, people will not trust you—even when you tell the truth.
Discussion Question: Why didn’t anyone help the boy at the end?
The Tortoise and the Hare
Slow and steady wins the race.
Discussion Question: Why did the tortoise win the race?
The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs
Greed can destroy something good.
Discussion Question: What should the farmer have done instead?
The Ant and the Grasshopper
Work hard today to be prepared for tomorrow.
Discussion Question: What did the ant do that the grasshopper did not?
The North Wind and the Sun
Gentleness and persuasion are more powerful than force.
Discussion Question: Why did the sun succeed where the wind failed?
How to Use These Stories
These stories are designed to be used simply and consistently:
- Watch one story together
- Ask your child to retell what happened
- Discuss the lesson in your own words
- Have your child draw or write about the story
Used regularly, these stories help build strong foundations in listening, narration, and understanding.
Continue the Learning
These stories are part of our Aesop’s Fables for Children collection—classic stories children will want to hear again and again.