Adaption

Once upon a time, in the deep blue ocean, there lived three little sharks named Sammy, Sally, and Sid. The three of them were brother and sisters, adventurous and endlessly curious, forever exploring the wide underwater world. One day they decided it was time to build homes of their own, where each of them could live safely and happily. Sammy, the youngest, was playful and in a great hurry to finish. He found a thick bed of seaweed swaying in the current and decided that would do nicely. “This will be cosy, and it will be fun,” he thought, weaving the long green ribbons into a little hut. ...

A very long time ago, before cities and cars and lights, the night sky was as dark as velvet, and the stars shone like diamonds. High on a mountain in ancient Greece lived seven sisters, known for their beauty, kindness, and sparkling laughter. Their names were Maia, Electra, Taygete, Alcyone, Celaeno, Sterope, and Merope. They were the daughters of a gentle giant named Atlas, who held up the sky on his strong shoulders, and a kind goddess named Pleione, who loved to watch over them. ...

In the highlands of Tonkin in Vietnam there lived two brothers whose mother and father died in quick succession. A funeral was held, and while the younger brother was away burying his parents, the elder stayed at home to settle the inheritance. And he, being very greedy, concealed all that was valuable. When the younger brother returned, he looked at him in surprise. “Tell me, honoured brother,” he asked, “where is our parents’ fortune? I see nothing of it here.” ...

Once upon a blocky night in the world of Minecraft, there were three little pigs who were very excited to build their own houses. They waved goodbye to their mum, a very wise pig who wore a diamond helmet, and set off to find the perfect building spots. But they forgot one important thing: when the sun goes down, zombies come out. First Pig — The Wooden Hut The first little pig loved to build quickly so he could spend more time riding his boat and fishing. ...

Once upon a time, in a quiet village, there lived a man named Thomas. He wasn’t always poor, but he wasn’t honest either. Thomas was a greedy man who always wanted more than he had. He didn’t like to work hard on his farm. Instead, he spent his nights sneaking into rich men’s houses, stealing gold and treasures. One night, Thomas crept into the grand house of a wealthy merchant who was away on a long trip. Inside the house, Thomas found piles of gold, sparkling jewels, and fine silverware. He stuffed his bag full, but just as he was leaving, something caught his eye: a goose, sitting calmly in a golden cage. ...

In the long-ago time, when the world was brand new, the Great Magician was busy getting everything ready. First, he made the Earth. Then, he made the Sea. Finally, he called all the animals together and said, “It’s time to play!” The animals asked, “Great Magician, what should we play?” “I’ll show you,” he said. He took the Elephant and said, “Play at being an Elephant.” He took the Turtle and said, “Play at being a Turtle.” One by one, he gave every beast, bird, and fish a special job to do. ...

Once upon a time in a quiet mountain village in old Japan, there lived a kind-hearted ragman named Kenji. He wandered from town to town with a large sack on his back, collecting old clothes, broken toys, and worn-out pots and pans that people no longer wanted. Though he didn’t have much, Kenji was always smiling and willing to help anyone in need. One crisp autumn morning, while walking through a forest trail, Kenji heard a faint rustling sound near the base of a tree. Curious, he went to look, and there, caught in a rusty old trap, was a small badger. Its leg was bleeding, and its eyes were full of pain. ...

One sunny morning, a little tailor was sitting by his window, sewing a jacket. He was in a fine mood, and he was singing to himself as he worked. Then he heard someone calling out in the street below. “Fresh jam for sale! Lovely jam, cheap!” The tailor was very fond of jam. He stuck his head out of the window and shouted down, “Up here! I’ll buy some!” The woman climbed the steps to his room with her great basket. The tailor looked over every jar, sniffed each one carefully, and finally said, “This smells delicious. I’ll take four ounces, please.” ...

One bright morning, a clever fox was walking through the woods when he smelled something delicious. He followed the scent and looked up to see a black-feathered crow sitting on a tree branch. In her beak, she held a big, tasty piece of cheese. The fox’s mouth watered, and he thought, I must have that cheese! But how could he get it? He had an idea. “Good morning, Miss Crow!” the fox called up. “My, you look beautiful today! Your feathers shine so brightly in the sunlight.” ...