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The Tortoise, the Dog, and the Farmer: Learning Not to Steal - A Nigerian Folk Tale The Tortoise, the Dog, and the Farmer: Learning Not to Steal Once upon a time, in the animal kingdom of Nigeria, there lived many animals who shared the same land, forests, and villages. They lived together happily, helping one another and enjoying the gifts of nature. But one year, something very bad happened. There was a long dry season. The rain did not fall for many months. Rivers dried up, plants stopped growing, and farms became empty. Because of this, a terrible famine came to the land. Food was very hard to find. The animals were hungry every day. They became thin, weak, and sick. Parents worried about their children, and everyone searched for food from morning until night. Among all these animals lived a clever Tortoise. Tortoise was known for his slow walk and sharp mind. He loved food more than anything else. During the famine, Tortoise was always hungry. His stomach made loud noise...

The Curious Monkey and the Wedge Once upon a time, there was a large and green grove near a quiet village. The grove was full of tall trees and sweet fruit plants. There were banana trees with long yellow fruits, orange trees with round juicy oranges, chikoo trees with soft brown fruits, and pomegranate trees filled with red seeds. Many monkeys lived happily in this grove. They played together, ate fresh fruit, and slept on the cool tree branches. Among all the monkeys, there was a young and very active monkey named   Makranda . Makranda was full of energy. He loved to jump, run, and swing all day long. He climbed the tallest trees and leaped from one branch to another without fear. The other monkeys watched him with surprise. “Makranda, be careful,” the senior monkeys often warned him. “Do not jump so fast,” said one old monkey. “Danger can come when you do not listen,” said another. But Makranda did not listen. He laughed and said, “I am strong and fast. Nothing can hurt me!” The...

Think Before You Act: A Lesson from Udhata Think Before You Act: A Lesson from Udhata Once upon a time, in a small village by the river, there lived a donkey named   Udhata . Udhata belonged to a local fisherman. Every day, he worked hard, pulling the fisherman's cart and carrying heavy loads. But poor Udhata was always   hungry . There was never enough food for him, and he grew   thin and weak . One day, Udhata said to himself, "I cannot be hungry anymore. I must find some food for myself." Udhata had a clever friend, a jackal, who often helped him. The jackal’s name was   Jinku . Udhata shared his plan with Jinku. "Jinku,"   Udhata said,   "I want to find food tonight. Will you come with me?" Jinku thought for a moment and replied,   "I will go with you, Udhata. But we must be careful. Humans are nearby, and they might not like us eating their food." That night, under the bright moon, Udhata and Jinku walked q...

The Golden Egg - A Story of Greed and its Consequences The Goose and the Golden Egg Once upon a time, there was a farmer who lived in a small village. He lived with his wife and their two children. Their house was small, but it was warm and clean. They had a little farm with a few animals. They had a cow, a few chickens, and a small garden. Every day, the farmer worked hard in the fields, planting seeds, watering the plants, and taking care of the animals. Even though the family was poor, they were happy. They had enough food to eat, clothes to wear, and each other’s company. The farmer would often sit outside in the evening with his children and tell them stories about the sky, the trees, and the animals. His children loved these stories very much. One sunny morning, something very strange happened. The farmer was walking near the barn when he saw a beautiful goose. But this was no ordinary goose. Its feathers were shiny and soft, and it had a golden glow. The farmer called out, “H...