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1. The Ant and the Grasshopper 개미와 베짱이
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2. The Tortoise and the Hare 토끼와 거북이
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3. The three little pigs 아기돼지 삼형제
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4. The Shepherd Boy 양치기 소년
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5. The Honest Woodcutter 금도끼 은도끼
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6. The Fairy and the Woodcutter 선녀와 나무꾼
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7. The Sun and the Wind 해와 바람
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8. The Lion and the Mouse 사자와 생쥐
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9. The Fox and the Sour Grapes 여우와 신포도
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10. The Two Men and the Bear 두 남자와 곰
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82. Jack and the Beanstalk – 잭과 콩나무
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83. The Brave Tin Soldier – 용감한 양철 병정
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84. The Wild Swans – 야생 백조
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85. The Snow Queen – 눈의 여왕
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86. Sleeping Beauty – 잠자는 숲속의 공주
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87. Cinderella – 신데렐라
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88. Little Red Riding Hood – 빨간 망토 소녀
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89. Rapunzel – 라푼젤
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90. The Frog Prince – 개구리 왕자
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91. The Brave Tin Soldier – 용감한 양철 병정
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92. Bluebeard – 푸른 수염
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93. Puss in Boots – 장화 신은 고양이
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94. The Goose Girl – 거위 소녀
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95. The Golden Bird – 황금 새
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96. The Water of Life – 생명의 물
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97. Heungbu and Nolbu – 흥부와 놀부
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98. The Tale of Sim Cheong – 심청전
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99. Kongjwi and Patjwi – 콩쥐팥쥐
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100. The Tale of the Turtle and the Rabbit – 별주부전
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동화 초급 Fairy tale
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🧀🐭 The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse


📜 The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
Aesop’s Fable – Easy English Version

NARRATOR:
One sunny afternoon, a town mouse came to visit his cousin who lived in the countryside.
The country mouse welcomed him kindly and offered simple food—seeds, nuts, and fresh berries.

🐭 TOWN MOUSE:
“This food is too plain! In the city, I eat cake, cheese, and sweet fruit every day!”

NARRATOR:
The country mouse smiled politely, though he felt a little shy.
The town mouse stood tall and proud.

Then the town mouse said,
“Come visit me in the city! I’ll show you real food.”

NARRATOR:
The next day, the two mice ran together through streets and alleys until they reached a grand house.
The floors were shiny, and everything looked rich and clean.

On a long dining table sat delicious cakes, blocks of cheese, juicy fruits, and soft bread.

🐭 COUNTRY MOUSE:
“Wow! This food is so fancy and smells amazing!”

NARRATOR:
The country mouse had never seen anything like it.

But suddenly—BANG!
The door burst open, and a big cat leapt into the room!

The mice squeaked and ran for their lives, hiding under the sofa.

They waited quietly until the room was still again.

Then they tiptoed back to the table.

But—STOMP! STOMP!
A dog barked loudly and came charging in!

The mice fled once more, their hearts pounding.

NARRATOR:
Trembling, the country mouse looked at his cousin.

🐭 COUNTRY MOUSE:
“Your food is nice, but I like my quiet, safe life better.”

NARRATOR (ending):
And so, the country mouse went home, happy to be free from danger.
Sometimes, simple and safe is better than rich and risky.

THE END.


📚 Vocabulary 

  1. Town – a place with many people and buildings

  2. Country – quiet land with trees, farms, and animals

  3. Fancy – very nice or special

  4. Danger – something that can hurt you

  5. Safe – not in danger


🗣 Useful Expressions 

  1. “This food is too plain!” – The town mouse doesn’t like simple food

  2. “Wow! This food is so fancy!” – The country mouse is surprised by the city food

  3. “I like my quiet, safe life better.” – A message about choosing peace over danger


❓Comprehension Questions 

1. 🐭 Who visited who first—the town mouse or the country mouse?

2. 🥜 What kind of food did the country mouse offer?

3. 🎂 What did the town mouse say about his food in the city?

4. 🐱 What scared the mice at the big house?

5. 🏡 Why did the country mouse go back home in the end?

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