0000002527 00000 n served him Article Shared By. soup?” the Fox asked his guest. The crane was angry. 0000032365 00000 n trailer <]>> startxref 0 %%EOF 89 0 obj<>stream He was angry From now, I have learnt a lesson and will not play any tricks and will be a good friend.” You may also like to read, The Frogs And The Crane. In this article, we have provided very short stories with morals.

Whitey who was eager to taste the soup was shocked as the soup was on the plate.

Sunday evening, Whitey dressed up and with the grapes left to the Tricky’s house. The Crane, as you can imagine, was very uneasy about putting her head in a Wolf's throat.

Thanks for downloading the English Short Stories booklet. 68 0 obj <> endobj xref 68 22 0000000016 00000 n Jacobs' translation (1894) The Fox and the Stork The fox's mouth couldn't reach the soup through the narrow neck of the jug. When the Stork arrived at the Fox’s He could not drink the soup as it was on the plate. They had several Soups served up in broad Dishes and Plates, and so the Fox fell to lapping himself, and bade his Guest welcom to what was before him. Download Here: Crow and Peacock story in English pdf. problem, Fox? The Crane, as you can imagine, was very uneasy about putting her head in a Wolf's throat. So a day was appointed when the Fox should visit the Stork; but when they were seated at table all that was for their dinner was contained in a very long-necked jar with a narrow mouth, in which the Fox could not insert his snout, so all he could manage to do was to lick the outside of the jar. A flock of cranes lived in the pond. The Collation was served up in Glasses with long narrow Necks, and the best of everything that was to be had. He was very upset and decided to teach a lesson to Tricky and thought of a plan. There were two bowls of soup. house to have lunch together. his mouth in. Bedtimeshortstories.com presents to you an amazing collection of really short bedtime stories, short fiction stories for kids, short bedtime stories for girls, funny short bedtime stories, and more. The Stork found he was put upon, but set so good a face however upon his Entertainment, that his Friend by all means must take a Supper with him that Night, in Revenge. Short stories in English with moral is a great way to learn moral values for students. Shreya Sharma is the Co-Founder and Creative Head of Bedtimeshortstories.com.

0000002776 00000 n The Fox, unable even to taste it, met with a fitting requital, after the fashion of her own hospitality. 8. In a big forest, there was a big pond.

"I will reward you very handsomely," said the Wolf, "if you pull that bone out for me.". The fox backed up, got a good running start, and again leaped for the grapes. FOX: See you, and be on time!. MORAL: ONE SHOULD NOT TRY TO MAKE FUN OF THE OTHER’S LIMITATIONS. never been friends again. “What’s the Slowly they became friends and started to spend their time chatting, eating, and playing. One day the fox invited the crane to dinner.

Also, read The Fox And The Crow. snarled the Wolf, whirling around. 0000002003 00000 n Come in, fox, my friend, please sit down. They sat together and talked and talked and soon it was time for dinner. 0000014935 00000 n After few days, the crane invited the fox to dine in with him.

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The fox laughed at him . The Fox and the Crane – Short Story. We hope you will find it most useful! The crane couldn ’t drink a bit of it. Thow oughtest not to doo to other that whiche thow woldest not that men shold doo to the / wherof Esope reherceth to vs suche a fable / Of a foxe which conueyed a storke to souper / And the foxe put the mete vpon a trauncher / the whiche mete the storke myght not ete / wherof she tooke & had grete displaysaunce / & wente & departed oute of the foxes hows al hongry and wente ageyne to her lodgys / And by cause that the foxe had thus begyled her / she bythoughte in her self / how she myght begyle the Foxe / For as men saye / it is meryte to begyle the begylers / wherfore the storke prayd the foxe to come and soupe with her / and put his mete within a glas / And whanne the foxe wold haue eten / he myght not come ther by / but only he lycked the glas / bycause he cowde not reche to the mete with his mouthe / And thenne he knewe wel that he was deceyued / And thenne the storke sayd to hym / Take of suche goodes as thow gauest to me / And the poure foxe ryght shameful departed fro thens / And with the staf which he had made he was bete /, And therfore he that begyleth other / is oftyme begyled hym self /. Once a fox and a crane became friends. couldn’t even taste his soup, because With Easy Stories in English, you can learn English the natural way, without studying lists of vocabulary or complicated grammar rules. "I am sorry," said the Fox, "the soup is not to your liking.". Don’t So, the crane enjoyed the soup with great relish using his long beak.

Naturally that was an awful state of affairs for a greedy Wolf. One day, a fox invited a crane for dinner at his house. 0000075094 00000 n Tricky said, “Forgive me my friend! The fox prepared some soup. In the same forest, there lived a cunning fox named Tricky. soup?” the The shrewd fox felt extremely amused. The fox had prepared soup for his mate. Over 50 of your favorite fairy tales and fables, Meet GiGi - the friendly storytelling parrot, Beautiful illustrations and professional narration, Discover each story's moral and learn valuble life lessons, Play fun games with your favorite fairy characters, Rest asured that yout children will not be subjected to any inappropriate content. The fox went to the crane s house. But the soup was served in a broad flat dish. It includes the first 2 chapters of the English Short Stories Book and Workbook.

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0000046822 00000 n 0000009265 00000 n Title: Aprint Created Date: 11/16/2009 1:07:05 PM But she was grasping in nature, so she did what the Wolf asked her to do. The crane gladly accepted the invitation.

was set and that two tall jugs of soup were waiting At one time the Fox and the Stork were on visiting terms and seemed very good friends. didn't reply. So, the fox invited the crane to dinner. In the same forest, there lived a cunning fox named Tricky. This the Fox could easily lap up, but the Stork could only wet the end of her long bill in it, and left the meal as hungry as when she began. The food will be ready within an hour, said the crane they started talking about the jungle and other animals. In the evening, Tricky arrived at Whitey’s home. 0000026739 00000 n This is fox and crane story for kids. But as we all know that foxes are cunning by nature, he served the soup in flat dishes.

Next day, when Tricky came, Whitey moved with him as usual. 0000064524 00000 n When the Wolf felt that the bone was gone, he started to walk away. I`m sure you will like it!. that the Stork He was sure that she, with her long neck and bill, would easily be able to reach the bone and pull it out.

you like my the Stork said. The fox replied, I am fine, The crane invited fox for a meal. his beak was so long and the plate was too shallow. Come (says the Stork to his Friend) pray be as free as if you were at home, and so fell to’t very savourily himself. He went to the residence of the fox. "But what about my reward!"

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