The Squirrel Who Took Too Much

The Squirrel Who Took Too Much

Ubhala
authorAbysinya

The Squirrel Who Took Too Much is a gentle animal fable about sharing and balance. Through a simple mistake and a kind return, children see how taking too much can lead to trouble — and how sharing brings help, friendship, and warmth. The lesson lives inside the story, felt through actions and moments.

age3 - 6 iminyaka ubudala
emotional intelligence
Imininingwane yendaba

In the forest, a little squirrel found a tree full of nuts.

The squirrel filled both paws, stuffing nuts everywhere.

Other squirrels asked for some, but the squirrel ran away.

The squirrel tried to carry all the nuts alone.

The nuts fell to the ground and rolled away.

The squirrel sat down, tired and sad.

The other squirrels came back and shared their nuts.

Together, they gathered the nuts again.

The squirrel ate with friends and felt warm inside.

Okunye ongakuthanda
The Monkey Who Asked for Too Much
The Monkey Who Asked for Too Much

A charming tale about a monkey who learns an important lesson about greed and contentment. Set in a vibrant forest, the story gently teaches young readers the value of appreciating what they have and the risks of wanting too much. The simple language and engaging plot make it ideal for early childhood reading.

The Shared Strawberry
The Shared Strawberry

Hedgehog, Squirrel, and Rabbit all want a big, red strawberry. They argue about who saw it first, but when a hungry Deer eats it, they learn that friendship and sharing are more important than a delicious treat.

Max and the Three Bears
Max and the Three Bears

Max finds the home of three bears in the woods and decides to go exploring.

The Mat
The Mat

Max, a cat, and a bat all squeeze onto a mat to read a book but when a rat tries to join, there’s just no room! With simple decodable text and rhyming -at words, young readers can enjoy reading on their own.

Why Tortoise Has a Cracked Shell
Why Tortoise Has a Cracked Shell

A humorous African folktale retelling about a boastful Tortoise who, through a clever plan by Owl and the birds, learns a lesson about pride and greed when he borrows feathers to attend a Sky Party and ends up with a cracked shell.

Can I Please?
Can I Please?

A very simple, repetitive story about asking for juice, perfect for very young children learning basic phrases. It has a surprise ending when the juice runs out!

The Den
The Den

In this decodable story, Max is in a den with a hen and some men. But what happens when the den’s real owner walks in? With a focus on the -en word family, this fun tale helps early readers practice blending and sounding out simple CVC words.

The Donkey Who Sang
The Donkey Who Sang

A simple and charming fable about a donkey who sneaks off to eat cucumbers and the consequences of being too loud while enjoying the treat. The story uses playful language and sound effects to engage young readers, teaching a gentle lesson about joy and discretion.

The Crow and the Pitcher
The Crow and the Pitcher

A clever adaptation of Aesop's fable, this story follows a thirsty crow who discovers a pitcher of water just out of reach. Through patience and problem-solving, the crow learns that small, consistent efforts can lead to great success.

The Fox and the Grapes
The Fox and the Grapes

A hungry fox tries repeatedly to reach a cluster of juicy grapes, only to declare them sour when he fails. This retelling of Aesop's fable explores themes of pride, honesty, and rationalization, perfect for young readers to learn a timeless lesson.

 Little Snail Lily's Sunrise Dream
Little Snail Lily's Sunrise Dream

Little snail Lily wants to see the sunrise on the mountain top, but she crawls slower than a falling leaf! Luckily, Sam the groundhog’s “tunnel express”, Max the monkey’s “tree slide” and Lucy the bird’s “branch plane” help her. Can she catch the sunrise and make her dream come true? This warm light-chasing trip—come and see!

The Sparrow and the Elephant
The Sparrow and the Elephant

A simple and engaging story about a big elephant who accidentally breaks a sparrow's nest. With the help of Woodpecker, Bee, and Frog, the small friends band together to teach the elephant a lesson about being careful and respectful. The story highlights themes of teamwork, standing up for oneself, and friendship, making it suitable for young children.