In Aesop's 'The Fox and the Crane', a cheeky fox serves dinner on a flat plate that the crane can't eat from, but soon learns a lesson when the crane flips the trick back. Then, in the Chinese tale 'King of the Forest', a smart fox uses his wits to outsmart a mighty tiger, proving brains beat brawn every time—just like a bit in 'The Gruffalo'! These short stories mix clever twists with timeless morals about fairness and clever thinking.

Part of Mantra Lingua's Fables Series, this dual language book pairs fables from different cultures with lively illustrations to introduce young readers to world tales and shared lessons. With teaching notes included, it's ideal for families and classrooms to chat about kindness, right and wrong, and how stories connect us all through fun discussions and activities.