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The Bat and the Weasels

Oct 23rd, 2021 1m 39s

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The Wolf, the She-Goat and the Kid

Oct 23rd, 2021 4m 6s

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The Haunted

Oct 21st, 2020 7m 38s

A young schoolgirl explores the dark past of the forbidden house in her neighborhood.

The 11:59

Oct 21st, 2020 11m 35s

A retired train porter attempts to elude the hand of fate when a phantom express comes calling for his soul.

A Banquet for Hungry Ghosts

Oct 21st, 2020 6m 49s

Two laborers discover the stomach-turning secret behind a popular restaurant.

Small Spaces

Oct 2nd, 2020 15m 49s

After eleven-year-old Ollie's school bus mysteriously breaks down on a field trip, she has to take a trip through scary woods, and must use all of her wits to survive.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Jun 23rd, 2020 5m 47s

"Jack and the Beanstalk" is an English fairy tale.

The Three Little Pigs

Apr 1st, 2020 3m

Three pigs each set out to build their homes of various materials. Their choices, upon being met with adversity, affect their fates.

The Merchant of Seri

Sep 7th, 2019 3m 26s

This is a story about value.

Tom Thumb

Jul 1st, 2019 3m 59s

Tom Thumb has quite an adventure when he tries to help his parents through questionable methods.

The Blind Men and the Elephant

Feb 26th, 2019 2m 16s

A group of blind men encounter an elephant and try to figure out what it is.

The Boy and the Rattlesnake

Jan 30th, 2019 2m 32s

A boy helps a rattlesnake with unexpected results.

Henry, the Wayward Dog

Oct 30th, 2018 4m 25s

Henry learns survival tips from woodland friends.

Aesop Fable The Pine Tree and the Cattails

Oct 29th, 2018 1m 49s

A proud pine tree learns an important lesson from the humble cattails.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

Sep 19th, 2018 3m 54s

Three hungry goats attempt to cross a bridge to eat green grass on the hill located on the other side of the bridge. They encounter a troll on their journey. The “Three Billy Goats Gruff is a Norwegian fairy tale.

Get Up and Bar the Door

Sep 12th, 2018 3m 58s

This short story is based on a medieval Scots ballad about a battle of wills between a husband and wife. A husband and wife attempting to sleep have their front door blown open by the wind. They make a pact that the next person who speaks must

Sayings and Phrases III

Sep 1st, 2018 4m 32s

Three short stories provide examples of cultural phrases and proverbs that make no sense when carried over literally into another culture. Find out what “let bygones be bygones,” “the show must go on,” and “last straw” mean.

A Lion Went for a Walk

Aug 15th, 2018 2m 37s

A lion goes for a walk in the jungle. On his walk something he meets a number of jungle animals. Find out who he meets.

Sayings and Phrases II

Aug 1st, 2018 3m 23s

Three short stories provide examples of cultural phrases and proverbs that make no sense when carried over literally into another culture. Find out what “do onto others as you would have them do onto you,” “a dog is man’s best friend,” and “lo

Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

Jul 25th, 2018 2m 8s

This is a cautionary tale advising you to not necessarily trust someone that appears kind and friendly. In this Aesop Fable, find out what happens to a wolf that disguises himself with the coat of a sheep.

Ibis and the Beetle

Jul 25th, 2018 1m 36s

Find out what happens when an Ibis finds a ruby.

Sayings and Phrases I

Jul 7th, 2018 3m 26s

Three short stories provide examples of cultural phrases and proverbs that make no sense when carried over literally into another culture. Find out what "his bark is worse than his bite," "beat around the bush," and "beggars can't be choosers"