The Rabbit Listened
Sometimes, the greatest comfort comes from quiet presence.
Top Fable Stories on GatherTales
Featuring animals or inanimate objects as characters, fables deliver concise moral lessons through simple narratives. They often end with a clear message or proverb, encouraging readers to reflect on their own behavior and choices.
The Bear and the Piano
A tale of music, fame, and a bear's journey to find his true home.
The Reluctant Raven's First Day at School
A young raven finds courage, friendship, and pride on her first day at school.
This is Not My Hat
A little fish’s big, risky heist—and what it costs him in the end.
Penelope Rex Learns to be a Friend
Penelope Rex discovers that kindness—not sharp teeth—makes the best friends
The Bad Seed
The journey of a seed from troublemaker to newfound purpose and belonging.
The Fox and the Grapes
A fable about pride, perseverance, and the grapes just out of reach.
The Foolish Dog
Max's chase leads him into an unexpected journey of wisdom.
The Honest Woodcutter
A humble woodcutter learns that honesty brings far greater rewards than wealth.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
A cautionary tale of honesty and the price of deception.
The Bear and Two Friends
A tale of friendship tested by fear and redemption in the forest.
The Thirsty Crow
A clever crow's journey of survival through wit and perseverance.
The Golden Eggs
A tale of greed, wisdom, and the true meaning of wealth.
The Story of the Leopard and the Tortoise
An African folktale where wisdom outsmarts speed, and the mighty learn humility from the most unlikely of teachers.
The Story of the Leopard and the Hare
A clever Hare outsmarts a mighty Leopard in this classic Kenyan fable about wit and wisdom.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
A lesson in trust, responsibility, and the cost of dishonesty.
The Little Red Hen
A timeless tale of hard work, responsibility, and cooperation.
Sang Kancil and the Crocodiles
Sang Kancil outwits the fierce crocodiles with his clever tricks.
The Alchemist
A shepherd's journey to find treasure leads him to discover the true meaning of life.
The Clever Gazelle and the Greedy Hyena
A tale of wit, redemption, and unexpected friendship in the African savanna.
The Empty Pot
The power of honesty shapes the future of a kingdom.
The Wise Old Man and the Unkind Rich Man
A tale of transformation where wealth's true value is revealed through kindness.
The Jataka Tales
A timeless tale of trust, wisdom, and friendship in ancient India.
The Hitopadesha: Wisdom of India
A Journey of Wisdom Through Ancient Indian Fables