The Lamp Keeper and the Balanced Hillside Path
A gentle lamp keeper in a hillside village must keep his promise to share oil equally, even when rich merchants ask for more.
The Careful Gardener and the Great Seedling Promise
A gentle gardener on the lake shore works with care to save his tender plants for the village instead of taking a fast shortcut.
The Beekeeper and the Orchard Harvest of Siri
A kind beekeeper and a fruit grower learn to work together to protect their village food and the tiny bees during the dry season.
The Honest Potter and the Desert Well
A kind potter helps his dry village share the last water from a desert well. By being honest, he teaches everyone to work together.
The Coastal Herbalist and the Jar of Pure Rose Honey
An herbalist accidentally uses too much shared water. To fix her mistake, she gives away her most precious honey to save thirsty camels.
Sami the Llama and the Fair Highland Platform
Sami the llama mason promises to build a fair platform for the animals. When the proud leaders pressure him to make it uneven, he must stand strong.
How Nikola the Ferryman Saved a Wet Flock of Sheep
A hurried shepherd wants to take a fast shortcut over a deep river, but a wise ferryman teaches him a funny lesson about being responsible.
The Clever Lantern Tender and the Fast Fire Powder
A clever lantern tender in a hillside town must choose between speed and safety when a proud official demands a fast but dangerous path lighting.
The Sturdy Bear and the Promise in the Plaza
A skilled bear mason must choose between building a grand throne for proud leaders or keeping his simple promise to a tiny friend.
Drago and the Shortcut Across the Mountain River
When a rushed messenger asks a silly mountain ferryman to cut his safety rope for a shortcut, they learn that some tasks cannot be rushed.
The Clever Satoyama Lamp Keeper and the Pompous Advisor
A proud court advisor wants a lamp keeper to light hillside lanterns too quickly. The clever keeper uses a funny trick to show that safety comes first.
The Clever Lakeside Gardener and the Impossible Test of Waves
A brave gardener uses his quick mind to help two neighbors settle a shoreline fight when their ruler gives them an impossible task.
The Honest Beekeeper and the Shared Savanna Honey
A poor beekeeper shares his sweet honey during a hot dry season and teaches a proud village leader the true value of honesty.
Gopal and the Cool Jars at the Desert Well
A kind potter promises to share his water jars fairly. When rich traders offer him shiny silver, he must choose between wealth and his word.
The Honest Herbalist and the Caravan Leader's Tea
A kind herbalist in a harbor village refuses to rush her healing tea, showing a proud caravan leader that honest work cannot be rushed.
The Mountain Mason and the Two Good Paths
A kind mountain mason must build a stone seat in the busy market square. He helps his neighbors find a safe path that protects tiny animals.
How Kigo Saved the Forest Hamlet Garden
Kigo the gardener must choose between a fast shortcut and the hard work of protecting his lakeside garden before a big storm hits the forest hamlet.
Danica and the Singing Raft of the Cold Gorge
A young girl guides a raft in the mountains. She makes a mistake, fixes it with honesty, and protects her village crossing with care.
The Hillside Lamp Keeper and the Shared Light
A gentle lamp keeper in a hillside town promises to share the oil fairly, even when the angry crowd wants all the light for themselves.
The Shoreline Gardener and the Strong Clay Wall
A kind gardener chooses to build a strong shoreline wall instead of taking a quick shortcut, saving his lakeside village from a big storm.
The Beekeeper and the Farmer Under the Golden Sun
A wise beekeeper and a farmer must find a safe way to clean their fields without hurting the tiny bees.
The Brave Teacher and the Narrow Wooden Bridge
A brave teacher stands up for a young stranger at a busy river crossing when others refuse to listen to the truth.
The Honest Potter and the Dry Desert Well
A kind potter finds a hidden pocket of water during a hot dry season. He chooses to share it honestly with his whole village.
The Gentle Herbalist and the Lost Water of the Oasis
A kind herbalist in a harbor village makes a mistake with a water channel and must work hard to save a traveler's dry date garden.