The Grasshopper and the Ant

The grasshopper spent the summer singing and enjoying themselves, while the ant worked hard, gathering food for the winter. The grasshopper mocked the ant for being so hardworking. When winter came, the grasshopper had nothing to eat and was dying of cold. Seeing the ant with his provisions, he asked for help. The ant replied that if he had worked during the summer instead of just singing, he wouldn't have any problems now.

Moral: It's important to be forward-thinking and work for the future.

Student: TRICIA ABAD

The Fox and the Grapes

A starving fox found a vine full of juicy grapes. Her mouth watering, she tried to reach the bunches, jumping up and down again. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't. Tired and frustrated, she walked away with her head held high, muttering to herself, "They weren't even ripe! They must be sour."

Moral: It's easy to criticize and despise what you can't get.

Student: Tricia Abad 

The Crow and the Jug

A crow, thirsty because of the intense heat, saw a jug of water. As he approached, he discovered that only a little remained at the bottom. The crow tried to drink, but his beak couldn't reach the liquid. After thinking for a moment, he came up with a brilliant idea: he began to throw small stones into the jug. With each stone, the water level rose, until he was finally able to drink and quench his thirst.

Moral: Intelligence, ingenuity, and patience are powerful tools for solving problems.

Student: Tricia Abad 

The Tortoise and the Hare

A very fast hare constantly boasted about its speed. Tired of its mockery, a tortoise challenged it to a race. The hare, confident in its superiority, accepted the challenge. The race began, and the hare ran with all its might. Seeing that it had a big lead over the tortoise, it decided to take a nap. While the hare slept peacefully, the tortoise, with its slow but steady pace, continued on its way until it crossed the finish line. When it woke up, the hare ran at full speed, but it was too late.

Moral: Perseverance, consistency, and discipline overcome arrogance and talent effortlessly.

Student: Danna Briones

The Goose that Laid the Golden Eggs

A farmer had a goose that laid a golden egg every morning. The man, who was initially happy with his daily fortune, began to grow impatient. He thought, "Why wait for it to lay one egg a day if I can have all the eggs at once?" In his greed, he killed the goose to search for the treasure inside. Upon opening it, he discovered his mistake: there was no treasure, and he had lost his valuable source of wealth forever.

Moral: Greed, by wanting everything at once, often makes you lose what you already have.

Student:  Danna Briones 

The Dog in the Manger

There was a dog who lived in a manger's house. The dog, who wouldn't eat hay, would lie down in the horse's manger. When the hungry horse came to eat, the dog would attack him with barking and biting, preventing him from eating. The horse complained that the dog not only didn't enjoy the hay, but he wouldn't let anyone else have it either.

Moral: There are people who, out of envy or selfishness, don't enjoy what they have and don't allow others to do so either.

Student: Danna Briones 

The Lion and the Mouse

A lion, the king of the jungle, captured a little mouse who had woken him up. The frightened mouse begged him to free him, promising that he would return the favor someday. The lion laughed at the idea that a mouse could help him, the mighty king, but decided to let him go. Some time later, the lion fell into a hunter's trap and was caught in a net. Suddenly, the mouse appeared and, with its tiny teeth, began to gnaw at the net until it broke, freeing the lion.

Moral: Don't underestimate others; even the smallest can be a great help.

Student: Jonathan Maruri

The Lying Shepherd

A young shepherd was bored while tending his sheep. For fun, he shouted at the top of his lungs, "The wolf! The wolf!" The villagers rushed to his aid, but when they arrived, the shepherd laughed, mocking them. Days later, he repeated the prank. When the shepherd cried again a third time, this time about a real wolf attacking his flock, no one believed him. The villagers thought it was another of his lies and didn't help him. As a result, the wolf devoured several of his sheep.

Moral: Lying takes away the trust of others. When a liar tells the truth, no one believes him.

Student:  Jonathan Maruri 

The Fox and the Stork

A fox, to mock the stork, invited her to dinner and served her soup in a flat dish. The stork, with its long beak, couldn't eat a single bite. The fox ate the soup with gusto and laughed at her guest. A few days later, the stork, out of revenge, invited the fox to dinner. She served the food in a long-necked jug, into which the stork could easily insert its beak, but the fox, with its wide snout, couldn't eat a single bite.

Moral: Treat others with respect, for you will receive the same treatment you give.

Student: Jonathan Maruri 

The Crow and the Fox
A crow had stolen a large piece of cheese and, in order to eat it calmly, perched on a tree branch . A fox, passing by, saw the cheese and cunningly approached the tree. In a flattering voice, he said to the crow: "What a beautiful bird you are! Your plumage shines like the sun. They say you have a melodious voice, would you delight me with your song?" The crow, flattered by the fox's words, opened  its  beak to sing, and the cheese fell to the ground. The fox quickly picked it up and flew away, laughing at the crow's vanity.
Moral: Don't be carried away by  flattery, vanity often makes us make mistakes

Narrator:Lissneydi Morán

The Frog Who Wanted to Be an Ox

A little frog saw a huge ox grazing in the field. Admiring its size, she decided to be as big as it. She puffed up and puffed up, asking her friends, "Am I as big as the ox now?" Her friends replied that she wasn't. The frog continued to inflate her body until, finally, she burst.

Moral: Envy and arrogance can lead to your own destruction.

Student:  Lissneydi Morán 

The Donkey and the Salt

A donkey was carrying two heavy sacks of salt and, while crossing a river, stumbled. The salt dissolved in the water, and the donkey, feeling the load was much lighter, felt happy. The next day, the donkey, carrying two sacks of sponges, purposely waded into the river, thinking the same thing would happen. However, the sponges became soaked with water and the weight multiplied, making it difficult for the donkey to walk.

Moral: The same trick doesn't always work. Life teaches you to adapt to different situations.

Student: Lissneydi Morán