Character collection
Small Creatures
Stories about ants, frogs, mice, bees and other tiny survivors.
The Lion and the Mouse
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
The Ant and the Grasshopper
It is best to prepare for the days of necessity.
The City Mouse and the Country Mouse
Better a simple meal in peace than a feast in constant fear.
The Frog and the Ox
It is foolish to sacrifice one's own well-being just to imitate others or appear grander than one truly is.
The Eagle and the Beetle
Even the smallest and weakest can find a way to humble the mighty.
The Frogs Desiring a King
Be careful what you wish for, as the change you seek may bring more trouble than the peace you currently enjoy.
The Bat and the Weasels
It is unwise to change your principles to suit the changing circumstances of the moment.
The Cat and the Mice
Do not be deceived by appearances, for wisdom lies in recognizing the trickster before the trap is sprung.
The Ass and the Grasshopper
One man’s pleasure may be another man’s pain.
The Bee and Jupiter
Be careful what you wish for, as selfishness often brings about its own undoing.
The Hares and the Frogs
There is always someone worse off than yourself, so find courage in your own circumstances.
The Crab and Her Mother
Example is better than precept.
The Ant and the Dove
No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted.
The Frogs and the Sun
Be content with your own nature, for trying to be what you are not often leads to disaster.
The Bald Man and the Fly
It is foolish to punish oneself for the annoying actions of another.
The Gnat and the Bull
We are often of less importance in our own eyes than in the eyes of others.
The Owl and the Grasshopper
It is better to be humble and respect the rest of others than to be arrogant and suffer the consequences.
The Quack Frog
Those who cannot heal themselves should not pretend to cure others.