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Once upon a time there was an old merchant who was living in a little village with his only son and a donkey.   His donkey had just given birth to her foal.   There was something strange about this little donkey.  One of his ears was much smaller than the other one, almost the same size asContinue reading “story of Donkute”

Once upon a time there was a vicious thief who used to make a living by stealing from other people.   He would then sell the stolen goods  in the bazaar or trade them with quite a few grains of rice or wheat.    One day he was quite hungry and couldn’t get hold ofContinue reading “the thief and the magic box”

Once upon a time there lived an old farmer who had two sons.   The older son loved to sit in the shade under the trees, day after day, watch the birds and the farm animals, while his younger brother helped on their piece of land.  Every time the farmer asked his older son to helpContinue reading “the old farmer’s son”

Once upon a time there lived a king who was famous for his wisdom, justice and fairness.  His people loved him for the peace and safety he had brought to them.  Strangely enough, he also knew every secret of the universe and had the power to solve any problem. The rulers of other countries wishedContinue reading “wings in the ring”

It was late Spring.  The blossoms on the pomegranate tree were turning into sweet, juicy fruits. That week, there was lots of rainfall.  The pomegranate tree was fed up with rain.  “I’m so tired of rain.  It’s been pouring down non-stop for two days.  Can you please go away” said the tree to the clouds.Continue reading “the unhappy tree”

Once upon a time in a faraway land there lived a farmer who had a lot of hens and roosters.     Every day he used to take lots of freshly laid eggs to the market and sell them for quite a good price.  These eggs were quite special because, without exception, they each had three yolks,Continue reading “the greedy merchant and the magic bowl”

Once upon a time there was an old merchant who was living in a little village with his only son and a donkey.   His donkey had just given birth to her foal.   There was something strange about this little donkey.  One of his ears was much smaller than the other one, almost the same size asContinue reading “story of Donkute”