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Animal Stories
Fables and true tales about animals, including a dog who regularly commuted to Matlock, a horse who didn’t approve of bad language, and a cat who saved her owners from an earthquake.
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The Raven and the Snake
Based on The Fables of Bidpai
A harassed mother Raven vows bloody revenge on a venomous Snake, but the wily old Jackal has a better idea.
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The Lion’s Share
By Sir Roger L’Estrange
Following a succesful hunting partnership, the Lion explains how the spoils are to be divided.
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The Goat and the Lion
By P. V. Ramaswami Raju
A herd of goats is threatened by a pride of lions, and it falls to one brave billy to face the danger alone.
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The Glow Worm and the Jackdaw
In this fable from India, a sly little insect teaches a jackdaw that all that glisters is not necessarily edible.
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Messing About in Boats
By Kenneth Grahame
Mole is enjoying the most wonderful Spring morning, skipping his chores and going for a row with Rat.
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When the Cat’s Away...
By Harrison Weir
A Victorian artist and avid bird-watcher banished cats from his country cottage, but soon wished he hadn’t.
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