Sometimes the best gift we can give is to stand on the sideline, shouting encouragement, but allowing the process of growth to run its course.
We are capable of more than we think. Rosie surprised herself and others with her bravery and determination.
With great power comes great responsibility. Lily learns that the magical paintbrush's power is not just a gift but also a responsibility. She must use it wisely and cleanup the mess when things go wrong.
A rich man complained about the smell from a near-by tanner. The tanner said he would move but did not and the rich man eventually got used to the smell.
This fables tells us what happens to someone who competes with his superiors: he destroys himself before he can equal them.
Wasps and Partridges asked a Farmer for water and promised doing tasks in return. The Farmer said his Oxen do that work already so he would water them.
A stag, fleeing, hid in a stable by burying itself in the hay. Stag left a horn showing and the Master saw. No more stag.
A Shepherd put his cloak on the ground and shook acorns on it for his sheep. The sheep ate the acorns and tore the cloak. Shepherd was not happy.
A Wasp tormented a Snake close to death. The Snake decided to put his head under a wagon wheel in hopes to take the Wasp with him in death.
A Snake was advised by a Crab to give up bad dealings. Snake did not so Crab found the Snake and killed it. Snake should have listened to Crab.
A Dog invited another to the feast. The visiting Dog was found among the food by the cook who threw him out. To save face, visitor said he was drunk.
Female Goats got beards like the males who then complained to Jupiter. Jupiter said the let them be as they were not as strong or courageous as males.
This story shows that anything which is done at the wrong time is liable to be ridiculed.
First scared by the sight of a Camel, a Man eventually became so comfortable around the Camel he allowed a child to ride him.
Two Soldiers were beset by a robber. One ran and the other fought and overcame the robber. The coward came back to claim victory. The other silenced him.
A cock scares a Lion away; the Ass thinks it was his bray that did it and chases after. Too bad for the Ass.
An Ape asked a Fox for part of his tale to help cover him. The Fox pointed out that his tail was not built to cover an Ape.
The Crow bothered a Sheep who said a Dog would not have stood for the abuse. The Crow pointed out that he picked his targets just for that reason.
A Doctor tends a dying patient telling him that all his symptoms are natural and normal. The patient complains that he is ready to die of good symptoms.
A Cobbler’s business had a downturn. The Cobbler decided to try doctoring with a cure-all potion. When he was sick he was asked to drink the potion. No way!