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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 Lion and the Hyena - A Short Story for Kids The Lion, the Camel, the Jackal and the Crow Once upon a time, deep inside a large green jungle, there lived a powerful lion named   Raja . Raja was the king of the jungle. All the animals respected him and were afraid of him too. He ruled the jungle with the help of his servants—a clever   jackal , a sharp-eyed   crow , a fast   leopard , and many other animals. Every day, Raja and his servants walked through the jungle to see that everything was peaceful. One sunny morning, while walking near a wide grassland, Raja saw a strange animal from far away. It was tall, had long legs, and a big hump on its back. The animal was eating fresh green grass calmly. Raja stopped and said, “I have never seen this animal before. Let us go and ask where it comes from.” The crow flew closer, looked carefully, and said, “Master, this animal is called a   camel . It lives in villages and deserts, not in jungles. It m...

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...