Shlemazel and the Remarkable Spoon of Pohost

A retelling of an Eastern European tale in which Shlemazel, the laziest man in town, is tricked into believing that the lucky spoon given to him by a neighbor will bring him fortune and fame, if it is used in the right way.

 

The Boy of the Three-Year Nap

A poor Japanese woman maneuvers events to change the lazy habits of her son.

Sambalena Show-Off

A lazy boy gets his head stuck in a pot, and only with the wise advice of his grandmother does he get it out.

Benny’s Had Enough!

Benny runs away from his mother’s housecleaning, but finds that home is best.