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The Lion and the Mouse
In this story, a little mouse accidentally wakes up a lion, who then catches it. The mouse begs for its life, promising to help the lion one day. The lion laughs at this idea but decides to let the mouse go. Later, the lion gets trapped, and the mouse hears him roaring for help. Remembering the lion's kindness, the mouse rushes over and gnaws through the ropes, freeing the lion. This story shows how even the smallest friend can be a big help.
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The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse
This fable is about two mouse friends. The Town Mouse lives in a house in the city, and the Country Mouse lives in the countryside. The Town Mouse visits the Country Mouse and shows off his luxurious life, full of delicious food but also full of danger. Then, the Country Mouse visits the city and sees all the nice food but also experiences the scary dangers. In the end, the Country Mouse decides he prefers his simple, peaceful life in the country over the risky city life. The story tells us that being safe and peaceful is more important than having lots of fancy things.
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The Mouse in the Wine Jar and the Cat
In this story, a mouse falls into a wine jar and can't get out. A cat hears the mouse and comes over, seeing an opportunity for a meal. The mouse begs for help, promising to do anything the cat asks if it saves him. The cat helps the mouse out, but when it asks for its reward, the mouse refuses, saying that promises made in fear shouldn't be trusted. This fable teaches us not to trust promises made when someone is scared or in danger.
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The Cat and The Mice
This tale is about a cat who pretends to be dead to catch mice. The mice, at first, are tricked and come close, but then they realize it's a trap. As the cat tries more tricks, the mice learn to be cautious and avoid it, no matter what. The story shows how being smart and careful can keep you safe from danger.
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The Mice and The Weasels
In this fable, the mice are always being defeated by the weasels. Wanting to change their luck, the mice decide to appoint leaders with fancy head-dresses to lead them. However, when they try to escape from the weasels through small holes, the leaders get stuck because of their large head-dresses. This story teaches that trying to look important can cause more problems than it solves and that practicality is more important than appearances.
