German Stories Tagged “fable”
22 German stories tagged “fable”.
Tortoise and the Hare
German version of The Tortoise and the Hare: a slow tortoise challenges a proud hare to a race.
Lion and the Mouse
German version of The Lion and the Mouse: a tiny mouse keeps her promise and rescues a powerful lion.
Ants and the Grasshopper
In this German A1 fable, working ants refuse food to a grasshopper who only made music.
Boy and the Filberts
In this German A1 fable, a boy must release some nuts before his hand can leave a jar.
Boys and the Frogs
In this German A1 fable, boys stop throwing stones after an old frog speaks to them.
Bundle of Sticks
A father uses a bundle of sticks to show his quarrelling sons that they are stronger together.
Dog, the Cock, and the Fox
In this German A2 fable, a clever cock sends a hungry fox to wake the dog below his tree.
Donkey and His Driver
In this German A1 fable, a donkey ignores a warning and pulls toward a dangerous edge.
Eagle and the Jackdaw
In this German A2 fable, a jackdaw copies an eagle and becomes trapped in a ram's wool.
Fox and the Grapes
In this German A1 fable, a hungry fox repeatedly jumps for grapes he cannot reach.
Frogs and the Ox
In this German A1 fable, a mother frog tries to become as large as an ox.
Gnat and the Bull
In this German A1 fable, a tiny gnat discovers that a bull never noticed its weight.
Kid and the Wolf
In this German A1 fable, a young goat taunts a wolf while safely standing on a roof.
Lion Ignores the Donkey
A donkey provokes a powerful lion for attention, but the lion chooses to walk away.
Oxen and the Wheels
Two oxen pull a heavy wagon through deep mud while its wheels complain about the work.
Shepherd Boy and the Wolf
A bored shepherd boy raises two false alarms and discovers the cost when a real wolf arrives.
Tortoise and the Ducks
In this German A2 fable, two ducks carry a tortoise through the air until pride makes her speak.
Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
In this German A2 fable, a country mouse chooses simple food and safety over a dangerous city feast.
Wolf and His Shadow
In this German A1 fable, a wolf mistakes his long evening shadow for real size and strength.
Wolf and the Crane
A crane removes a bone from a wolf's throat, only to learn what the wolf considers a reward.
Wolf and the Kid
In this German A2 fable, a young goat asks a wolf to sing and draws help with the howl.
Young Crab and His Mother
In this German A1 fable, a young crab asks his mother to show him how to walk straight.