Stories for Toddlers

WILLIAM ELLIOT GRIFFIS, D.D

1 min non-fiction moral justice

THE SEA PRINCESS

1 min fairy tale happy

OH, WHERE DO FAIRIES HIDE THEIR HEADS?

1 min fairy tale hopeful

THE WAR-HORSE AND THE ASS

1 min fable moral justice

Pride will have a fall, and those who are arrogant may one day find themselves in a humble position.

THE LION, THE BEAR, AND THE FOX

1 min fable moral justice

When two parties fight over a prize, a third, more cunning party may take advantage of their conflic...

THE HARE and THE TORTOISE

1 min fable moral justice

Slow and steady wins the race.

THE FOX AND THE WOOD-CUTTER

1 min fable moral justice

Actions speak louder than words, and true help requires consistency between them.

THE HORSE AND THE LOADED ASS

1 min fable moral justice

Be kind to the weak, for you may one day find yourself in their shoes, or suffer worse consequences ...

THE EAGLE AND THE JACKDAW

1 min fable moral justice

We should know our weakness and our strength.

THE DOG AND THE ASS

1 min fable moral justice

When your friends need you, go to their assistance, as you do not know when you may need them.

THE NORTH WIND AND THE SUN

1 min fable moral justice

Gentleness and persuasion are often more effective than brute force.

THE LARK AND HER YOUNG ONES

1 min fable moral justice

Self-help is the best help, and one should not rely on others to do what needs to be done.

BELLING THE CAT

1 min fable moral justice

What seems an easy plan may be hard to carry out, and some things are easier said than done.

THE LION, THE FOX, AND THE ASS

1 min fable moral justice

Happy is the man who learns from the misfortunes of others.

THE FATHER AND HIS SONS

1 min fable moral justice

United we stand, divided we fall.

THE GLOW-WORM AND THE DAW

1 min fable moral justice

Wisdom and cleverness can overcome brute force and wickedness.

THE FOX AND THE VILLAGERS

1 min fable moral justice

Bad news, especially concerning a known threat, spreads much faster and garners more immediate atten...

THE ASSEMBLY OF ANIMALS

1 min fable moral justice

What one boasts about as a strength can often be the very thing that leads to their downfall.

THE COCK AND HIS THREE HENS

1 min fable moral justice

People often love for different reasons, and what they claim to value may not be their true motivati...

THE BLACK DOG AND THE WHITE DOG

1 min fable moral justice

It is one thing to say, and another thing to do; empty boasts are easily exposed.

THE SUNLING

1 min fable moral justice

Never jest with fools, as their misunderstanding can lead to disastrous consequences.

THE THREE FISHES

1 min fable moral justice

We should all endeavor to be wise and act with foresight.

THE THIEF AND THE FOX

1 min fable moral justice

Lies, especially absurd ones, are easily exposed by those with wit.

THE FOOLS AND THE DRUM

1 min fable moral justice

Ignorance and stubbornness can lead to self-inflicted harm and unintended consequences.

THE GLOWWORM AND THE JACKDAW

1 min fable moral justice

Do not be easily deceived by appearances or promises of easy gain.

THE SEA, THE FOX, AND THE WOLF

1 min fable moral justice

Do not trust those who boast of power they do not possess, and be wary of those who seek to exploit ...

THE FOX AND THE STORK

1 min fable moral justice

One bad turn deserves another, or treat others as you wish to be treated.

THE CROW AND THE PITCHER

1 min fable moral justice

Small, consistent efforts can overcome great obstacles.

THE FOX WITHOUT A TAIL

1 min fable moral justice

Distrust advice that is given by someone who stands to gain from it, especially if it seems to ratio...

BELLING THE CAT

1 min fable moral justice

It is easy to propose impossible remedies, but much harder to execute them.