The Cockerel and The Mill - A Russian Folk Tales

Malyshy

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Book Description

The Cockerel and the Mill (Malysh, 1980) is a lively Russian folk tale that highlights cleverness, persistence, and justice. The story follows a small but brave cockerel who finds a grain of wheat and decides to take it to a mill to be ground into flour. However, on his way, he encounters various greedy and lazy characters who try to take advantage of him or claim the grain for themselves without putting in any effort. Despite being small, the cockerel refuses to give up what is rightfully his. He faces challenges with determination and uses his wit to outsmart those who try to deceive him. At the mill, he insists on fairness and works hard to ensure that his grain is properly turned into flour. After getting the flour, the cockerel bakes bread and enjoys the reward of his own hard work. Those who tried to take shortcuts or exploit him are left without anything, learning an important lesson. The tale teaches that honesty, hard work, and persistence lead to success, while greed and laziness bring failure. It also emphasizes that even the smallest and seemingly weakest can overcome difficulties through courage and intelligence. The book is copyright free and can be downloaded without any cost.

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