Stavros' Fables

By Stavros Aivalis

I am absolutely thrilled to share with you about my book, "STAVROS' FABLES"! It is a stunning collection of short fables that draws inspiration from the enchanting fairy-tales of my childhood.

Each captivating story is beautifully crafted with vivid imagery and powerful prose that will transport readers to a magical world fill

• Language: English
• Publisher: CHILDREN
• Release date: Jun 16, 2023
• ISBN: 9786180046779

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STAVROS’ FABLES

WRITTEN BY

STAVROS AIVALIS

&

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Athens, 7/6/2023 - self-published

All images are used with A.I.

ISBN 978-618-00-4677-9

Table of Contents

Prologue

This is a collection of short fables, inspired by fairytales I drew when I was a child. I feel so blessed having worked with Artificial Intelligence to bring my childhood ideas to life.

The Introverted Cat and the Puppies

It was a typical day at the pet's house. The five boisterous puppies and the demure kitten were swarming around the living room, running and barking, and the kitten blinking warily from atop the bookshelf. It was clear that the kitten wanted no part in the commotion, but the puppies didn't realize.

One of the puppies, Jake, bounded up to the bookshelf and demanded the kitten come down and play with them. But the kitten just curled up into itself tighter and refused to move.

At first, the puppies were insulted. How dare the introverted little cat not want to play with them. But then they noticed something: when left alone, the kitten would hop down from the bookshelf and begin interacting with its toys. They realized the kitten just wanted a little space to go its own way.

The pups realized that their introverted cat friend appreciated them differently than they appreciated each other. He didn't need loud rambunctiousness to be happy.

So from then on, whenever the kitten wanted time to cuddle and purr by itself, the puppies let it. They knew that if they really wanted to show the kitten how much they cared, they 'had to let him be.'

By the end of the day, the puppies learnt one of the most important lessons any pet could learn: to appreciate their introverted cat friend, just as he is.

The Little Elephant and his mama

The depressed little elephant had been feeling heavy and blue for as long as he could remember. With a heavy heart, he looked for solace in food, stuffing himself with sweet treats. But it was only temporary comfort and, soon enough, the elephant felt the heavy weight of sadness again. He knew eating too much wasn't the answer but he had forgotten how to make himself feel better.

One evening, while the little elephant was out taking a walk, his mama saw him. She recognized the troubled look on her son's face and, feeling an ache in her heart, she softly called out for him. She opened her trunk to embrace him, and the little elephant melted into her strong arms.

It was then, with her trunk curled protectively around him and her beats echoing in his ear, that the little elephant finally understood. He realized that what he really needed was not food, but a hug.

He felt a wave of tenderness wash over him as he inhaled her comforting scent. With his mama's love, the little elephant was