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The Golden Fish (A. S. Pushkin, 1833): The poor fisherman Vasily releases the magical goldfish he has caught. His greedy wife Marya forces him to seek rewards: a new barrel, a wooden house, a castle, church status, an empire. The fish obeys everything, but the ultimate desire – to be the mistress of the sea – goes beyond limits. A storm destroys everything; they return to the hut. Lesson: greed leads to misfortune, be grateful for the little.

The Boy Among the Dwarfs (Welsh fairy tale, adapted by A. Hromadžić, 1971): A boy gets lost in the forest and finds himself in the hidden land of the dwarfs, gold miners. They take him in, and he helps them with their work and celebrations, such as the spring festival. When foreign sailors discover the land and threaten destruction, the boy uses his wits and courage to drive them away, saving his friends. He returns home enriched with wisdom about friendship and keeping secrets. The lesson: patience and solidarity overcome greed.

The Tale of Thomas Thumbelina (Brothers Grimm): A poor couple finds a little boy named Thumbelina in a flower. A fairy gives him a magical horse, Arrow. Despite his parents' warnings, he joins thieves in search of treasure in a castle. Deceived, Thumbelina finds himself trapped, but is rescued by a minstrel. Together they expose the thieves, return the treasure, and save their parents. They live happily ever after, learning about caution and loyalty.