Mandarin Stories Tagged “fable”
25 Mandarin stories tagged “fable”.
Tortoise and the Hare
Mandarin version of The Tortoise and the Hare: steady steps beat speed when a proud hare stops to sleep.
Lion and the Mouse
Mandarin version of The Lion and the Mouse: a small friend repays a lion by biting through a hunter’s net.
Crow and the Pitcher
Mandarin version of The Crow and the Pitcher: a thirsty crow uses small stones to bring water within reach.
Waiting by the Stump
A farmer abandons his crops to wait for another lucky rabbit, then discovers what his waiting has cost.
Ants and the Grasshopper
In this Mandarin A1 fable, ants gather food while a grasshopper sings through the summer.
Boy and the Filberts
In this Mandarin A1 fable, a boy releases some nuts so his hand can leave a small jar.
Boys and the Frogs
In this Mandarin A1 fable, boys stop throwing stones after a frog explains the danger.
Bundle of Sticks
In this Mandarin A2 fable, a father teaches his quarrelling sons the strength of staying united.
Dog, the Cock, and the Fox
In this Mandarin A2 fable, a clever cock sends a hungry fox to wake the dog below.
Donkey and His Driver
In this Mandarin A1 fable, a donkey leaves a safe road and pulls toward a dangerous mountain edge.
Eagle and the Jackdaw
In this Mandarin A2 fable, a small jackdaw copies an eagle and gets caught in a sheep's wool.
Fox and the Grapes
In this Mandarin A1 fable, a hungry fox repeatedly jumps for grapes that remain out of reach.
Frogs and the Ox
In this Mandarin A1 fable, a mother frog repeatedly tries to become as large as an ox.
Gnat and the Bull
In this Mandarin A1 fable, a tiny insect learns that a bull never noticed it resting on his horn.
Kid and the Wolf
In this Mandarin A1 fable, a young goat mocks a wolf from the safety of a roof.
Lion Ignores the Donkey
In this Mandarin A2 fable, a powerful lion chooses to ignore a donkey's insults instead of fighting.
Oxen and the Wheels
In this Mandarin A2 fable, two oxen keep pulling a heavy cart while its noisy wheels complain.
Shepherd Boy and the Wolf
In this Mandarin A2 fable, a shepherd boy's false alarms cost him help when a wolf truly comes.
Tortoise and the Ducks
A Mandarin A2 retelling in which a tortoise forgets the ducks' warning and falls after opening his mouth.
Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
In this Mandarin A2 fable, a country mouse chooses a simple safe home over rich food in the city.
Wolf and His Shadow
In this Mandarin A1 fable, a long evening shadow makes a hungry wolf believe he can face a lion.
Wolf and the Crane
In this Mandarin A2 fable, a crane saves a wolf but receives a threatening answer instead of a reward.
Wolf and the Kid
In this Mandarin A2 fable, a young goat tricks a wolf into singing so nearby dogs hear him.
Young Crab and His Mother
In this Mandarin A1 fable, a young crab asks his mother to demonstrate how to walk straight.
Lord Ye Loves Dragons
A man fills his home with dragon art, but a visit from a real dragon reveals what he truly loves.