Fables

What are Fables?

Fables are short stories which illustrate a particular moral and teach a lesson to children and kids. The theme and characters appeal to children and the stories are often humorous and entertaining for kids of all ages.

Fables can also be described as tales or yarns which have a message in their narrative such as a parable might have. Fables can often pass into our culture as myths and legends and used to teach about morals to children and kids.

1. What are the characters of fables?

2. What are the examples of fables? 

1. Characters of fables

The characters of fables and tales are usually animals who act and talk just like people whilst retaining their animal traits. This theme is especially appealing to children and kids. 

http://www.momjunction.com/articles/best-animal-story-books-every-children-should-read_0078156/#gref

2. Examples of fables:

The Hare and the Tortoise 

http://www.kidsgen.com/fables_and_fairytales/tortoise_and_the_hare.htm

Lion and The Mouse

http://www.kidsgen.com/fables_and_fairytales/lion_and_mouse.htm

The Fox and The Grapes

http://www.kidsgen.com/fables_and_fairytales/fox_and_grapes.htm