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Akbar asks Birbal to list all the blind people in the kingdom. Birbal proves that those who can see but don't look are also 'blind' This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
A vain peacock mocks a crane's dull feathers, but the crane reminds him that wings are for flying, not just looking pretty This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
Akbar teases Birbal by having courtiers pretend to be hens collecting eggs, but Birbal turns the joke around This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
A man sells 'smell' of sweets. Tenali pays him with the 'clinking sound' of coins, teaching a lesson in fair trade This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
While the ant works hard all summer to save food for winter, the carefree grasshopper sings and plays, only to regret it when the cold winter arrives This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
Four cows survive in the jungle by staying together, but a cunning lion uses lies to divide and defeat them This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
A fox invites a crane to dinner and plays a trick, but the crane teaches the fox a lesson in return This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
An elephant and a tailor are friends until the tailor plays a mean trick. The elephant teaches him a lesson about respect This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
A lion falls in love with a farmer's daughter and agrees to give up his teeth and claws, learning a harsh lesson about vulnerability and common sense This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
A fast rabbit challenges a slow tortoise to a race, only to learn a valuable lesson about consistency and pride This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
A tiny snail accepts a racing challenge from a proud horse and uses a clever trick to win This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.
A foolish crow challenges a swan to a flying contest and learns a lesson about humility This is a delightful story for kids with a valuable life lesson.