Pavol Dobsinsky
Old Bucky and the Wolf
This story (adapted from Pavol Dobšinský’s collection) about a brave dog tells us that wisdom can win over strength and that honesty and loyalty always pay off.
Once upon a time,
Little Red Riding Hood was kind and respectful to everyone. She would always help others. But helping her mommy with baking while singing their favourite songs was the thing she liked most in all the world.
And today was
“Our pie came out pretty well today. Why not bring a couple of pieces to granny, too,” said Little Red Riding Hood’s mummy, taking the hot pie out of the oven.
“That’s a great idea! May I go alone? I’m not so little anymore. And I could find granny’s house with my eyes closed. Please, mummy?” begged Little Red Riding Hood.
“Well, it isn’t too far, but you know, you’d have to go through the woods. Promise you won’t stop anywhere, and you’ll go straight to granny’s house, alright?” warned her mother, as she opened the window to see if there wasn’t a storm on the way. At that moment, there came a loud gong of the
Meanwhile, Little…