1. The Boy Who Cried Wolf: A shepherd boy kept tricking the villagers that there was a wolf when there was none. When a real wolf did come, no one believed him, resulting in the loss of his sheep. The moral of the story is to not lie or deceive others, as it can have serious consequences.
2. The Ant and the Grasshopper: A grasshopper spends its summer singing and playing while an ant works hard to store food for the winter. When winter comes, the grasshopper is left hungry while the ant is comfortable. The moral of the story is to be hardworking and plan ahead instead of being lazy and carefree.
3. The Tortoise and the Hare: A slow but steady tortoise challenges a fast hare to a race. The hare is overconfident and takes a nap during the race. The tortoise keeps going and eventually wins the race. The moral of the story is to never underestimate others and to persevere despite obstacles.
4. The Lion and the Mouse: A lion spares the life of a mouse that it accidentally steps on. Later on, the mouse saves the lion's life when it chews through a rope that is trapping the lion. The moral of the story is that even small creatures can be of great help and that kindness is always rewarded.
5. The Ugly Duckling: A baby duck is rejected by his flock due to his appearance. However, he grows up into a beautiful swan. The moral of the story is that one should not judge others based on their appearance or initial impression, as they may have hidden potential.
6. The Old Man and the Sea: An aging fisherman struggles to catch a giant marlin but refuses to give up, even when faced with adversity. He eventually succeeds in capturing the marlin, demonstrating determination and resilience. The moral of the story is to never give up on your dreams, no matter the challenges.