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The Clever Fox and the Tricky Lion: A Kids' Story The Clever Fox and the Tricky Lion Once upon a time, in a big, green jungle, there lived an old lion. This lion was once very strong and proud, but now he had grown weak. His body hurt all the time, his legs shook, and he could not run fast like he used to. Hunting for food had become very hard for him. Every time he tried to catch an animal, he would get tired quickly and return to his den with an empty stomach. The lion was very hungry one morning. He walked slowly through the jungle, looking for something easy to eat. “Oh, how I wish I were young and strong again,” the lion sighed. “Food is so hard to catch now. Maybe today I will find something I can eat without too much trouble.” As he walked, the lion noticed a dark cave hidden behind some trees. The mouth of the cave looked quiet and empty. “Ah! Maybe I can rest here for a while,” the lion thought. He stepped closer and peeked inside. The cave was d...

The Detective Jester: The Story of Tenali Raman The Detective Jester: The Story of Tenali Raman Once upon a time, long ago in India, there was a great and powerful kingdom called   Vijayanagara . The kingdom was rich, beautiful, and full of happy people. The king of this kingdom was   King Krishnadevaraya . He was a wise and kind ruler, and his people loved him very much. In the king’s court, there lived a very special man named   Tenali Raman . He was known as the court jester, but he was not an ordinary joker. Tenali Raman was very   clever, intelligent, and wise . He could solve difficult problems using his sharp mind. The king trusted Tenali Raman and often asked for his advice. One day, a rich merchant came running to the palace. He looked very worried and sad. He bowed before the king and said, “Oh King Krishnadevaraya, please help me. My most precious diamond has been stolen!” The king was shocked. “A diamond stolen? That is very serious,” said the king. “...