The Rat and a Crab
A tale of trust frayed by greed and redeemed by selflessness.
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.
Owl of the Magic Orange Tree
A young owl learns her true beauty beneath the enchanted orange blossoms
Mr Fox: The Art of Deception and Caution
An evocative tale of charm, deceit, and the hidden truths behind pleasing facades.
When the Animals United: A Fable of Renewal in Iraq
A stirring fable of courageous animals who rise to protect Earth’s fragile beauty.
Timeless Wisdom: The Dragon Slayer's Journey
An enchanting tale weaving courage, wisdom, and mythical wonders from ancient China.
Between the Glittering City and the Whispering Fields: A Greek Fable
A heartfelt narrative contrasting the dazzling allure of city life with the soulful peace of the countryside.
The Determined Turtle and the Swift Beaver
A timeless fable of perseverance and unexpected triumph in an ancient Indian forest.
A Shepherd Boy and the Wolf: The Echoes of Truth
A timeless fable on the unforeseen costs of falsehoods.
The Labor of the Sun and the Song of the Breeze: A Greek Fable
A timeless Greek fable where diligence and vision outlast fleeting pleasures.
The Goose That Laid the Golden Eggs: A Timeless Greek Fable
A stirring tale of greed, patience, and the wisdom of living in harmony with nature.
The Little Red Hen: A Tale of Industrious Spirit
A timeless tale of hard work, personal initiative, and the rewards that come from perseverance.
The Cunning Monkey and the Greedy Hyena
A clever monkey teaches a greedy hyena that wit will always outsmart greed.
The Linzer Krampus
In Linz, the Krampus is more than just a myth—he’s come back to claim what’s his
The Eagle and the Falcon
A soaring fable of rivalry, wisdom, and the boundless freedom of the sky.
The Sparrow and the Merchant
A merchant's encounter with a wise sparrow changes his life forever.
Kalulu the Hare
A clever hare's journey to uncover wisdom hidden within Zambia's mighty river.
The Leopard and the Clever Tortoise
A clever tortoise teaches a proud leopard a lesson in wit and humility.
The Jackal’s Clever Trick
A cunning jackal outsmarts the savanna’s fiercest predators in this thrilling tale of wit and survival.
I Love My White Shoes
Follow Pete as he finds joy in every colorful step of his day!
Waiting Is Not Easy
A tale of friendship and the magic found in waiting.
The Rabbit Listened
Sometimes, the greatest comfort comes from quiet presence.
The Bear and the Piano
A tale of music, fame, and a bear's journey to find his true home.
This is Not My Hat
A little fish’s big, risky heist—and what it costs him in the end.
The Reluctant Raven's First Day at School
A young raven finds courage, friendship, and pride on her first day at school.