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, there
One day, she was in her favourite spot – by the deep well. She was listening to the bubbling
The princess started crying
The princess was so surprised that she stopped sobbing and in a few moments, she saw a little creature with big bulging eyes in the water. It was a small green frog. He quickly realized why the princess was sad and he said to her: “Don’t cry, I can bring you your golden ball back. But what can you give me in return?”
“Anything you want, dear, sweet frog. Pearls, diamonds, whatever would make you happy,” said the princess.
“No, no, no. I don’t need any of that. I just want to be your best friend. I want to sit at your gorgeous table and sleep in your soft bed with you. If you can promise me that, I will give you your golden ball back,” he said.…