Cautionary Stories

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Cautionary Stories are those which send a message of warning.

A little mouse learns that appearances can be deceiving, a little girl helps herself to anything she finds, a little bubble gets very haughty and learns some respect.

Fantastic cautionary tales which have been passed down generations due to the messages they bring and the stories they tell.

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King Midas

King Midas loves gold more than anything and when Bacchus offers him a wish - he wishes that everything he touches would turn to gold. But he soon lives to regret it. (5:15 min)

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Tags: Children, Family, Gods, Greed, Happy, Kings, Loss, Magic, Mistakes, Princesses

The wonderful original poem by Robert Browning. Hamelin is infested with rats and the mayor has no idea what to do. A strange fellow offers his help for a fee, but when payment time arrives, the mayor tries to back out. Then Hamelin learns of the true magic this fellow possesses. (19:25 min)

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Posted in All Stories, Cautionary Stories, Classics Stories, Educational Stories, Poems, Sad Stories, Various Authors |

Tags: Anger, Animals, Baddies, Betrayal, Children, Cunning, Greed, Heroes, Historical, Hope, Loss, Magic, Mistakes, Pride, Promises, Sad

Old Sultan

Old Sultan's family don't need him anymore as they need a dog who can protect them from thieves. His best friend, the wolf, steps in to help Old Sultan prove his worth, but then the wolf learns a lesson about friendship that he won't forget. (12:39 min)

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Tags: Animals, Family, Friendship, Funny, Generosity, Happy, Hard Work, Loyalty, Mistakes, Nature, Strength, Union

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

This little girl is rather naughty and wanders off into the woods all on her own. She comes across a little cottage and goes inside... (10:19 min)

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Tags: Adventure, Animals, Children, Funny, Greed, Happy, Mistakes

Pandora’s Box

Pandora's Box

Pandora receives a present from Zeus on her wedding day; but she is told she must never open it... the temptation is mounting... (10:30 min)

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Tags: Anger, Gods, Greed, Hope, Love, Mistakes, Positivity, Princes, Princesses, Rules, Scary

Tales of Time

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