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0:00 Little Fox. >> Once upon a time, there was a young boy. He lived in a quiet village where [music] many people owned sheep. The boy's job was to watch all the sheep. He had to protect them from hungry wolves. Looking after the sheep was easy, but it wasn't fun. I'm so bored, he thought. I wish something exciting would happen. [music] One day, the boy had an idea. He took a deep breath.
0:47 "A wolf!" he shouted. "Help! There's a wolf! The whole village heard the boy's cry. >> Everyone ran to the boy in [music] fright. >> "WHERE IS HE? Where's the wolf?" >> an old man asked. >> The boy shrugged and tried to hide his grin. >> "Um, I guess it ran away." The villagers frowned. No one believed the boy, but what could they say? [music]
1:32 >> The next day, the boy was watching the sheep again. >> "Yesterday was fun," he [music] thought. He giggled as he thought about how he had tricked the villagers. >> "I'll do it again." >> The boy took a deep breath. A wolf, he shouted. >> "Help! There's a wolf!" >> The frightened villagers ran to the boy and looked around. >> "Where's the wolf?" >> a shopkeeper cried. >> "Yes, where is it?" >> the old man [music] asked, frowning. The boy hid his grin. "It was just here,
2:18 and then it ran off. The old man sighed. >> Never cry wolf when there is no wolf. >> The villagers nodded. >> THAT'S A BAD IDEA, BOY. >> After everyone left, the [music] boy burst out laughing. Suddenly, he heard the sheep. The boy gulped. A big wolf [music] was chasing the sheep. >> "A wolf!" >> the boy shouted. >> "Help! There's a wolf! Really!" "Wolf!" >> All of the villagers heard the boy crying. >> "Wolf!"
3:03 >> But this time, [music] they were not going to fall for his trick, so everyone ignored his shouts. [music] In the evening, the villagers came to check on their sheep. But the sheep were gone. [music] The wolf had eaten them all up. >> The shopkeeper gasped. >> "Where are the sheep?" >> "I called wolf, but nobody came to help me," the boy said. >> "Of course, nobody came to help you," >> the old man snapped. The shopkeeper glared at [music] the boy. >> You tricked us twice.
3:49 [music] >> The old man nodded. >> You called wolf when there was no wolf. >> The boy hung his head. >> Sorry. >> You learned something today. [music] >> The old man said, >> "Nobody believes a liar. Even when a liar tells [music] the truth. >> Once upon a time there lived a wood cutter. Everyday he went to work in the forest. One day after working hard, the wood cutter decided to head home. He picked up his old wooden axe and began walking.
4:37 Soon he heard the sound of rushing water. That's strange, >> he thought. >> I haven't heard that sound here before. >> Feeling thirsty, the wood cutter followed the sound. Through the trees, he saw a waterfall. It was falling into a deep pond with clear, sparkling water. The wood cutter stepped toward [music] the pond. >> Amazing, >> he thought. >> I never knew this pond was here. The wood cutter crouched to take [music] a drink. Suddenly, splash. He saw several ugly green frogs hop out of the pond. [music] Then he noticed something else.
5:25 His axe was missing. >> Oh no. >> He looked around frantically. >> That's my only axe. I need it for work. His eyes landed on the pond. >> "I must have dropped [music] it in the water. That was what made the splash." >> The wood cutters slumped down, [music] holding his head in his hands. He didn't know how to swim. And he didn't have enough money to buy a new axe. >> "How will I work?" "Oh," >> he moaned. Excuse me, a voice said. >> Something fell into my pond.
6:12 In front of him, a fairy was holding a glimmering axe. >> Is this silver axe yours? The fairy asked. >> No, >> the wood cutter said. >> My axe fell into the pond, but that one isn't mine. The fairy slipped silently into the water without making a ripple. She quickly returned with another magnificent axe. Is this gold axe yours? She asked. The wood cutter shook his head. >> No, my axe was a simple old axe made of wood.
6:58 >> I see. The fairy said. She disappeared into the water again and reappeared. Is this wooden axe yours? The woodcutter's face lit up. >> Yes, that's it. May I have it back, please? >> The fairy handed the axe to the wood cutter. You are a very honest man. I would like to reward your honesty. I will give you the silver and gold axes. [laughter] >> Thank you, >> the woodcutter [music] said, delighted with his good fortune. At home, the woodcutter told his
7:44 neighbor what had happened. >> Interesting, >> the neighbor said. The neighbor grabbed a wooden axe and ran into the forest. [music] He found the mysterious pond and hurled his axe into the water. For a while, nothing happened. Meanwhile, some ugly green frogs sat around the pond, staring [music] at him. >> "What are you looking at?" >> the man said. Suddenly, the fairy appeared out of nowhere holding a magnificent silver axe. "Is this your silver axe?" the fairy asked.
8:29 >> Yes. >> The man nodded eagerly. >> I guess I dropped it. >> Lies. The fairy [music] snapped. This is not your silver axe. And you did not drop it. You are a liar and I don't like liars. [music] Now I will punish you. The man shook with fear. >> I'M SORRY. PLEASE DON'T. >> ZAP. An ugly green frog now sat [music] in the man's place. The fairy smiled. [music] Nothing good comes from lying. Honesty is always the best policy.
9:16 [music] The lion was very strong. He was the king of all the other animals. One day, the lion met a monkey. >> "Good morning, your majesty. Your man looks wonderful today," >> said the monkey. >> "Of course," >> agreed the lion. Suddenly, the monkey held his nose. Oh my. Is something wrong, little monkey? >> asked the lion. >> No, no, nothing, sir. >> Then why did you make such A FACE? TELL
10:01 ME THE TRUTH, >> the lion commanded. >> Well, uh, the monkey trembled. >> Your breath smells bad. That's all. My breath smells bad. Is that all? >> Repeated the lion. >> Oh, yes. Yes, that's it. Uh, that's all, >> said the monkey. >> Okay, then you will NEVER SMELL IT AGAIN. [clears throat] >> And the lion ate the monkey up. The lion was still angry, so he stopped a rabbit passing by. >> You there, stop. Come here AND SMELL MY BREATH," >> he ordered. >> "Me?" "Oh yes, my king." The rabbit was
10:50 scared. When the lion breathed, she groaned "Does it smell good or bad?" >> the lion asked. The rabbit knew that the lion ate the monkey, so she lied to the lion. >> "Oh, my king, your breath smells wonderful." >> "Is that so? How wonderful does it smell?" >> he asked. M. Your breath smells fruity like an apple, said the rabbit. >> YOU ARE LYING TO ME,
11:37 >> GROWLED the lion, so he ate the rabbit up too. >> The fox saw all of this from behind a tree. He was so terrified that he tried to run away. You little fox >> called the lion. >> Stop there. >> Ah. Oh, yes, my king, >> answered the fox. >> COME HERE AND SMELL MY BREATH, >> SAID the lion. The poor little fox had no choice but to smell the lion's breath. The lion breathed. >> How was it? Was it good or bad?
12:24 >> What should I tell him? >> Thought the fox. The lion's breath smelled really bad. The fox could not lie to him, but he could not tell the lion what it was really like either. >> Why don't you say something? >> The lion asked. >> Do you think my breath smells bad? Oh no, my king. I I uh >> said the fox, thinking quickly. >> I have a cold. Yes, I have a cold. So my nose is very stuffy. I cannot smell anything very well, >> he said. >> I can only guess that your breath smells
13:09 good. What do you think? >> He asked. Ah [groaning] h. YES, I am sure it smells good, >> said the lion. Sure, >> agreed the fox. And the satisfied lion let the fox live. >> [music]
