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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.

8

The Glow Worm and the Jackdaw

By P. V. Ramaswami Raju

In this fable from India, a sly little insect teaches a jackdaw that all that glisters is not necessarily edible.

9

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.

10

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.

11

French Leave

By Leonora Blanche Alleyne

A French poodle won the heart of a fastidious English officer by covering him in mud.

12

The Serum Run

From Woman Citizen

Twenty teams of dogs ran a life-or-death race against time over Alaska’s frozen trails to bring medicines to desperately sick children.