Martin felt that his father gave him a book as a gift on his birthday this year. For his father had given him a book as a gift, but without any pictures in it appropriate for his age as a child. His father noticed a mark of anxiety on his face, so he said to him: My son, this is not just an old book. It is a magic book, but its magic is secret, and knowing its secret will be difficult for you when you read it first. ...
There was a young prince, not the most handsome, but the most kind and pure. One evening of the summer evenings, the prince was walking on the bank of the river. When he looked up, he saw in the horizon the three planets in the space, three beautiful satellites, not stars but three beautiful girls. The girls spread their wings and descended to bathe in the lake. The gentle young man prepared to get two wings and hid. After the beautiful girls finished spending some time in the water and put on their clothes all of them, the youngest girl did not find her wings, while her two sisters had put on their wings. In the end, they agreed that the two girls would fly to the sky, and they would make two wings for the small one, who remained crying alone. ...
Years ago, a dance troupe gathered in Prasta, a village located near Stora Milosas in Sardinia, to hold a grand celebration in honor of the birth of the feast. People from the villages and their cities flocked to the village on that specified day, for that occasion, great and small. When they learned that the famous violin player Nurnabis would participate with his violin, which would make them enjoy an amazing melody. It was said that he was not an ordinary violinist, but was extremely talented, and when he heard the word “play” in simple tones, he would organize himself and raise his bow to the heavens. ...
A story from the wonders of international children’s stories, collected and formulated by Toshio Ozawa. The story of Congratulations and Excellent is a tale from old Japanese stories, or more precisely, it is Japanese folklore from past times, which is taught to Japanese children until the end of elementary school. The story of Congratulations and Excellent is told as follows. A Newborn: Once upon a time in ancient days, in ages of old, in one of the countries, there were two farmer couples. Their firstborn was a son, and they rejoiced greatly with him, saying to each other: As for the name, we must find him a beautiful name! And they named him Congratulations. ...
A story from the wonders of international children’s stories, collected and formulated by Toshio Ozawa, and the tale of the Goblin Medicine is a tale from old Japanese stories, or more precisely, it is Japanese folklore from past times, which is taught to Japanese children until the end of elementary school. The story of the Goblin Medicine is told as follows. The Beautiful Moon: Once upon a time in ancient days, a Buddhist priest lived in one of the temples. One night, when the moon was full, he went out to the outhouse to relieve himself. When he squatted and contemplated the moon, he muttered: Ah… oh, beautiful moon! ...
It is told that a girl with a beautiful face and features named Fatima lived with her family in the country of Sudan. She was one of the most beautiful girls of her time. The meaning of al-Samha is beautiful, happy face. Fatima wasn’t only beautiful in shape or appearance, but she was also a very kind girl of high character. She would enter the heart of everyone who knew her, as hearts would smile for her and paths would open for her. ...
There was a small village where a righteous man lived. One day, the righteous man had to visit another village to perform some work. He prepared to go. His mother said to him: Why do you travel alone? Take someone with you. The righteous man said: I know I must travel through the forest, but there’s nothing we fear. There are no wild animals or thieves in the forest. His mother said: But it’s better to take someone with you. The righteous man said: Don’t worry, Mom, and don’t fear. Listen, Mom. I will go alone and return tomorrow evening when I finish my work. After that, the mother went to a pond in the house courtyard and took out a turtle from that pond. She said to her son: I don’t agree with your going alone. Therefore, take this turtle with you. The righteous man took the turtle from his mother. ...
Once upon a time, there was a just and wise king. One day, this king summoned one of his guards, then asked him: Do you believe in luck? The guard answered him immediately, saying: Yes, Your Majesty the King, I believe in the existence of luck. The king looked at him smiling, then said: Can you prove its existence with evidence? The guard answered with complete confidence: Yes, Your Majesty the King, I can do that. ...
It is told that a merchant decided to put all his wealth on a ship and transfer to a new land, but unfortunately, it sank, and he was left with nothing but his son and a piece of land. One night, while he was resting in his land, a strange dwarf called Malak appeared to him. He said to him: My friend, why the sadness? What saddens your heart? He said to him: I lost my wealth, and I’m worried about my son. He said to him: Ask for whatever you want, and you will find it, and in return, give me the first thing that touches you when you reach your home after 12 years. ...
There was once a man called Bahlul who was walking in his habit in the markets of Baghdad. He met one of the merchants in his path, who greeted him, then said: I want your advice in a matter concerning my trade. Bahlol wondered, saying: What took you away from the wise ones to come to my advice? Then he stopped for a while and completed his speech, saying: Please… what is it that you want from me? ...