How a Brave Herbalist Solved the Great Harbor Riddle
When a ruler sets a tricky riddle to end a village fight, a brave herbalist uses quick thinking to show the power of fair listening.
The Humble Mason and the Dusty Pouch of Gold
An honest mountain mason finds a rich man's lost gold. When the greedy owner tells a lie, the truth saves the village water.
The Wise Potter and the Flying Water Jars
A clever potter uses a funny game to teach a proud royal officer that safety is much more important than speed.
The Clever Herbalist and the Basket of Sea Water
A brave herbalist uses a clever basket trick to solve a water dispute and teach a harbor village ruler about the beauty of sharing.
The Honest Ferrywoman of the Cold Mountain Pass
A young ferrywoman makes a mistake on her raft but works hard and honestly to repair a broken stone bridge in her mountain home.
The Satoyama Lamp Keeper and the Shared Light of the Slopes
A kind lamp keeper in a mountain village promises to share the light fairly, even when some neighbors ask for more than their share.
The Forest Gardener and the Care for Small Roots
A kind gardener in a forest hamlet must prepare young plants before a big storm hits the lake, but he refuses to take shortcuts.
The Orchard Beekeeper and the Dry Season Drum Gathering
A gentle savanna beekeeper helps his neighbors during the dry season by finding a safe way to share the orchard alongside his busy bees.
The Teacher and the Narrow Bridge of the Sea Town
A brave teacher stands quiet and firm at a narrow river crossing to protect a poor widow from a powerful merchant.
The Careful Stone Mason and the Tiny Highland Beetles
A skilled highland stone mason must build a strong wall in the village square before a major storm strikes, but tiny beetles block his path.
The Lake Gardener and the Sweet Melon Gift
A kind beach gardener accidentally breaks a neighbor's fishing canoe and offers his prized sweet melon patch to pay for the repairs.
The Beekeeper and the Shared Honey of the Savanna Council
A wise beekeeper must keep his promise to share sweet honey with all animals, even when the proud leopard king demands it all for himself.
The Wise Teacher and the Safe Schoolhouse Key
A late school teacher tries to keep the schoolhouse key safe by leaving it behind before taking a quick shortcut across a rushing river.
The Clever Jester and the Potter's Strong Clay Pots
A pompous officer demands fast work from a village potter. A clever court jester uses funny ideas to show why safe work is always best.
The Clever Herbalist and the Jar of Harbor Wind
A clever herbalist helps a poor gardener when a proud prince tries to take the sweet spring of a harbor town for himself.
The Humble Mason and the Missing Mountain Stones
When a greedy merchant hides the last paving stones during a mountain storm, a humble mason's kind honesty saves the village crops.
How a Smart Potter Saved the Deep Desert Well
A proud royal minister wants water very fast. A clever village potter uses a funny net to teach him that rushing can ruin things for everyone.
The Wise Herbalist and the Water Basket Riddle
A brave herbalist uses his clever mind to solve an impossible test set by a lazy ruler, helping a poor gardener get his rightful water.
The Honest Clay Mason and the Warm Chimney Blocks
A poor clay mason gives up his own chimney blocks to help his village fix a dry water channel when a rich herder lies.
The Singing Ferryman and the Cold River Mistake
A brave girl sings on her mountain boat. She makes a mistake with some cheese. She works hard to fix her error with love.
The Lamp Keeper and the Shared Light of Oku
A hillside town lamp keeper faces immense public pressure to break his promise of fair lighting during an autumn festival oil shortage.
The Lakeside Gardener and the Challenge of the Forest Storm
When a massive storm threatens the forest hamlet of Senet, a dedicated gardener must choose between a fast shortcut and the painstaking work of saving his crops.
The Beekeeper and the Shared Promise of the Orchard
A West African beekeeper must decide between a hasty, dangerous harvest or trusting his neighbors to help secure the hives before the dry-season brush fires.
The Brave Schoolmaster of the Swift Coastal Estuary
When a bitter dispute blockades a narrow river crossing during a rising tide, a calm village schoolmaster steps forward to restore peace through fair listening.