IEC's StoryTelling Day

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                                  The Ant and The Dove

   

On a hot summer day an Ant was trying to drink water from a river.  

 He was not careful and fell in the river. 

“Help me!” cried the Ant.

The Dove on a branch heard the scream. “Oh no! Someone is in trouble. “He dropped a leaf to the Ant. “Thank you, Mr. Dove” said the Ant.

A few days later dove was making a nest. A hunter was getting close to the dove with a gun. The Ant bit the hunter’s hand. “Ouch!” the Dove heard a scream and flew away.

“ Thank you Mr. Ant for helping me.”  Said the Dove.

“I was happy to help you.” Replied the Ant. 

              

                                   The Goose with the Golden Egg

 One day a countryman went and saw the nest of the goose. He wanted to check if the goose had laid eggs that he could sell to the market. There he saw several eggs lying in the nest. Among them was a thing yellow and glittering.

When he took it up, it was as heavy as a lead. He was going to throw it away because he thought it was just a trick. But he took it home on second thoughts and soon found it was an egg of pure gold.

Every morning the same thing happened, and he soon became rich his eggs. As he grew rich he grew greedy. He wanted to get at once all the gold the Goose could give so he killed and opened it only to find nothing.

                                    The Ant and The Grasshopper

One summer day the weather was very bright. A grasshopper was seen hopping about chirping and singing. He looked very cheerful and happy that day. An ant passed by, carrying an ear of corn on the way to the nest.

“Why not come to and chat with me,” said the Grasshopper, “It’s a beautiful day.”

“I’m helping to lay up food for winter,” said the Ant ,  “recommended you to do the same.”

“Why bother about the winter?” said the Grasshopper. We have got a lot of food at present. “But the Ant went on its way

and continued its toil. When the winter came the Grasshopper had no food and found himself cold and starving. In the meantime, the Ants were busy distributing corn and grain from the store. Then the Grasshopper knew. “It is best to prepare for the days of necessity. 

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   The Shepherd Boy   

A young shepherd boy tended his sheep at the foot of a mountain near a dark forest. He felt rather lonely all day. So he thought of a plan by which he could get some excitement. He rushed down towards the village calling out ”Wolf, Wolf”, and the villagers came out to meet him. This pleased boy so much that a few days later he tried the same trick, and again the villagers came to his  help.

 

Shortly after this a Wolf did come from the forest and began to worry the sheep, and the boy of course cried out “Wolf, wolf,” But this time the villagers thought the boy just deceived him,

and nobody came to help. So the wolf made a good meal of the boys’ flock. When the boy complained, a wise man of the village said. “ A liar will not be believed, even when he speaks the truth.” 

 

 

The Crow and The Pitcher

 

A thirsty crow came upon a Pitcher which had once full of water. When he puts its beak into the mouth of the Pitcher he found that it was only half full. That is why it was difficult for him to reach down to get the remaining water. He tried and tried but at last he had to give up despair. The he had an idea, and he took a pebble and dropped into the Pitcher.

Then he took another pebble and dropped it into the pitcher. He repeated the same thing over and over again. After many pebbles, he saw the water mount up near him. At last, after casting in a few more pebbles he was able to reach the water  at the top of the Pitcher. Then he drank the water until he quenched his thirst.

The Dog and The Reflection  

 In happened that a Dog had got a bone. He was carrying it home in his mouth to eat it in peace. On his was home he had to cross a plank lying across a running brook. As he crossed, he looked down and saw his own reflection in the water beneath.

The dog thought it was another dog with another bone. So he made up his mind to have this bone also.

      The he made a snap at the reflection in the water. 

      As he opened his mouth, however, the one came out, and dropped into the water. He found that the real  

bone was now gone and the dog had never found it

again.

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                                          The Miser and His Gold

A Miser used to hide his gold in the garden behind his house. Every week he used to go and dig it up. But he never took it. He just look at and it made himself happy. A robber who noticed it went and dug up the gold and stole it. When the Miser came to look at it he found nothing but an empty hole. Suddenly he cried and all the neighbors come around him.

“Did you ever take any of it out?” asked one of them

“No,” he said, “ I only came to look at it

“Then come again and look at the whole,” said the neighbor.” It should make you happy.

      
                                   The Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Wolf was walking around the bush to find a prey for meals. Then he saw a herd of sheep not far from him. A Shepherd guarded the sheep alertly. It was difficult for the Wolf to get at the sheep pelt and strolled down among the sheep.

The lamb that belonged to the sheep whose skin the wolf was wearing, began to follow the Wolf. The Lamb did not realize the one he followed was in fact the Wolf in Sheep’s clothing. So leading the lamb a little apart. He soon made a meal off her. For some time he succeeded in deceiving the sheep and enjoying delicious meals.

                                             The Fox and the Crow

A fox saw a Crow fly off with a piece of cheese in its beak and settle on a branch of tree.

“That’s for me, as I am a fox, “said the Fox, and he walked up to the foot of a tree.

“Good day, Mistress Crow,” he cried.”How wonderful you look today! Your feathers are so and your eyes are so bright. I am sure your surpasses that of the other birds, just as our body does. Let me hear just one song from you. After that I may greet you as the Queen of the birds.”

The Crow lifted up her head and began to caw her best. The moment she opened her mouth, however,the piece of cheese fell to the ground, only to be snapped by Matter Fox “That will do”, said will do, ”That was I all wanted.

In exchange for your cheese I will give you a piece of advice for your awn future:

“Do not ever trust flatters.”

                                                                                           
                                              The Milkmaid and the Pail

Patty the Milkmaid was going to the market carrying her milk in a pail on her head. As she went along she began to think of what she would do with the money she would earn from selling the milk. “I’ll buy some fowls from Farmer Brown, he said,” Then they will lay eggs each morning, which I will sell to the parson’s wife. With the money I will buy myself a new motorcycle and save some money in the bank. Everybody will come up and speak to me. Some women will be jealous, but I don’t care. I will just look at her and toss my head like this. As she spoke she tossed her head back, the pail fell off it, and all the milk was split. So she had to go home and tell her mother what had happened. “Ah, my child,” said the mother, “Do not count your chickens before they hatch.”

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                                   The Lion , Jupiter and Elephant

The Lion the strongest among wild animals is a coward in one thing. He can’t bear the sound of a cock cowing. He always runs away whenever he hears it. He complains to Jupiter about this. But Jupiter said it wasn’t his fault. He had done his best he could for him . the Lion, however, was not satisfied. Then he met the Elephant and had a talk with him . he found that Elephant was afraid of gnats. The Lion’s spirit rose at once. He felt luckier than the Elephant he thought: if a huge animal like Elephant is afraid of gnat why should I be afraid of a cock who is ten thousand times than a gnat?”

                               The Hare and The Tortoise

The Hare was boasting of his speed. “ Nobody can beat me.” I challenge anyone race with me. The Tortoise said quietly: “ I accept your challenge”. “Are you kidding me?” said the Hare.

“No I’m serious.” Answered the Tortoise, “ Shall we race?”

Soon they fixed the course and started the race. The Hare was soon out of sight. He believed the Tortoise could never catch him. So , he lay down by the tree to have a nap. 


 

                                          


                              The Cat and The Fox

One day a cat and a fox were having a conversation . the fox said : “Why , I know hundred of tricks to get away from our mutual enemy, the dogs,” The cat said,” I know only one trick to get away from them. “You should teach me some of your tricks!” Well someday I will teach you a few of the simple ones,” replied the fox airily.

Just then they heard the barking of a pack of dogs in the distance. The barking grew louder and louder. The dogs were coming in their directions! At once the cat ran to the nearest tree and climbed into its branches. She settled in a position out of reach of the dogs. “This is the trick I told you about,” she called down to the fox.”Which one of your hundred tricks are you going to use?”

The fox sat silently under the tree. She was wondering which trick she could use. Before she made up her mind, the dogs arrived. They fell upon the fox and tore her into pieces

The Ass and the Lapdog

                                             

Once a farmer owned an ass and a lapdog. The Ass worked hard hauling heavy loads. At night he lived in a dirty stable. On the hand the lapdog led and easy life. He lived in the house with his master. He was even allowed to sit on his lap. This made the ass grow jealous of the lapdog. “I wish the master would treat me like him,” sighed the ass. 

                                                         “Perhaps if I behave like him the master will love me as well.”One day the ass was left free because the farmer was having his mid day meal. The ass broke his halter and ran into the farmhouse kitchen. The ass rushed up to him and began wagging its tail, and knocked off the all chins from the table.

Then he started jumping around and licking like a dog, and jumped on the master’s lap. This shocked the master who yelled for help. The farmhands came running in and dragged the ass off to his stable.

  

The Lion and the Mouse

A lion was asleep a little mouse began running up and down upon him. He suddenly woke and placed his huge paw upon him. He opened his big jaws and about to swallow him.

 

“I beg you to let me go, dear lion” cried the mouse pitifully ,” I am too small for you to eat. I promise to help you one day. The lion laughed at the idea of the mouse. He did not believe the muse was able to help him. Anyhow he finally decided to let him go.

 

One day the lion was caught in a trap.

He rolled over his body to free himself

 from the trap but he failed. He finally

 got desperate.

When he was lying hopelessly in the trap he heard a soft voice

over him. “I came to help you as I promised the other day.”

 It was the little mouse that spoke to him! The mouse began to gnaw away the rope that bound the lion. Finally the lion could come out and thanked to him. “ you have saved my life, I will never forget about this.”

                                   
                                        North Wind and the Sun 

  One day North Wind and the Sun were boasting about their own strengths. “I am stronger than you are,,” said the North wind. “ I can throw down trees and make huge waves in the sea.” “I am stronger than you are,” said the Sun. “I can make flowers bloom and ripen wheat in the field.”

Day by day they kept quarreling. The East Wind and the Moon were annoyed and asked them to compete. Then a man in a big coat was walking along in the field. “Look  at that man. Who can make him take off his coat?” said the Moon. And the East Wind said: and after that you must stop quarreling.”

North wind started the competition. He blew the coldest wind. The coat did sway in the wind but the man drew it closer to his neck. In turn the Sun rose higher and shone the man. The man took the buttons off. The Sun kept shining on him. Finally the man took off his coat, and he perspired. The Sun won the competition.

Androcles  and the Lion

 

Many years ago there lived a poor slaved named Androcles.  At that time slaves had miserable life. They did not have food to eat. They had to work extra hard all day. Other wise they were sent to Rome to feed the lions. 

One day Androcles had a chance to escape. He ran and ran until he became tired. At last he hid in a cave to rest. He was lying there for a while when he saw a big lion come off the bush. He was limped and looked painful. At first Androcles was scared. But he found the lion harmless. He saw the lion’s paw swollen and bleeding. There were thorns over the paw

Androcles pulled the thorn out of the lion’s paw. He cleaned

the injury and wrapped it with leaves. It made him warm

and the whole night. Soon they became friends.

Years went by, Androcles was caught and sent to an arena.

There he had to fight against a big lion. As soon as the gate

opened the big lion came out. Androcles closed his eyes and

 waited for his death. He felt something licking his face.

He opened his eyes and recognized him. It was the lion-

his friend! Androcles embraced him. The onlooker in the

arena gave big applause.

 

Kids's Songs

 
        Oh where oh where 

Oh where oh where do these frogs live?
Oh where oh where do they live?
In a pond in a pond they live in a pond

Swimming and croaking all day

 

Oh where oh where do these chicks live?

Oh where oh where do they live?

On a farm, on a farm they live on a farm

Walking and clucking 

         

             

Oh where oh where do these kittens live? 
Oh where oh where do they live?

In a house, in a house they live in a house.

Playing and meowing all day

Give Time to Our Family 

 After 21 years of marriage, my wife wanted me to take another woman out to dinner and a movie. She said, “I love you, but I know this other woman loves you and would love to spend some time with you.”
The other woman that my wife wanted me to visit was my MOTHER, who has been a widow for 19 years, but the demands of my work and my three children had made it possible to visit her only occasionally. That night I called to invite her to go out for dinner and a movie. “What’s wrong, are you well?” she asked.
My mother is the type of woman who suspects that a late night call or a surprise invitation is a sign of bad news. “I thought that it would be pleasant to spend some time with you,” I responded. “Just the two of us.” She thought about it for a moment, and then said, “I would like that very much.”
That Friday after work, as I drove over to pick her up I was a bit nervous. When I arrived at her house, I noticed that she, too, seemed to be nervous about our date. She waited in the door with her coat on. She had curled her hair and was wearing the dress that she had worn to celebrate her last wedding anniversary. She smiled from a face that was as radiant as an angel’s. “I told my friends that I was going to go out with my son, and they were impressed, “she said, as she got into the car. “They can’t wait to hear about our meeting.”
We went to a restaurant that, although not elegant, was very nice and cozy. My mother took my arm as if she were the First Lady. After we sat down, I had to read the menu. Her eyes could only read large print. Half way through the entries, I lifted my eyes and saw Mom sitting there staring at me. A nostalgic smile was on her lips. “It was I who used to have to read the menu when you were small,” she said. “Then it’s time that you relax and let me return the favor,” I responded. During the dinner, we had an agreeable conversation – nothing extraordinary but catching up on recent events of each other’s life. We talked so much that we missed the movie. As we arrived at her house later, she said, “I’ll go out with you again, but only if you let me invite you.” I agreed.
“How was your dinner date?” asked my wife when I got home. “Very nice. Much more so than I could have imagined,” I answered.
A few days later, my mother died of a massive heart attack. It happened so suddenly that I didn’t have a chance to do anything for her. Some time later, I received an envelope with a copy of a restaurant receipt from the same place mother and I had dined. An attached note said: “I paid this bill in advance. I wasn’t sure that I could be there; but nevertheless, I paid for two plates – one for you and the other for your wife. You will never know what that night meant for me. I love you, son.”
At that moment, I understood the importance of saying in time: “I LOVE YOU” and to give our loved ones the time that they deserve. Nothing in life is more important than your family. Give them the time they deserve, because these things cannot be put off till “some other time.”