One of the oldest forms of literature, in almost every culture, is the fable. Fables are short, simple stores that teach us lessons. These lessons, called morals, are usually serious points about how to behave in the world.
Read an interesting fable about an owl couple days ago. I read it to you...
Once upon a starless midnight there was an owl who sat on the branch of an oak tree. two ground moles tried to slip quietly by, unnoticed. "You!" said the owl. "Who?" they trembled, in fear and astonishment, for they could not believe it was possible for anyone to see them in that thick darkness. "You two!" said the owl. The moles hurried away and told the other creatures of the field and forest that the wol was the greatest and wisest of all animals because....