A friendly challenge

The North Wind and the Sun were arguing about which of them was stronger. While they argued, a traveler came along the road, wrapped in a cloak.

A friendly challenge

The North Wind and the Sun were arguing about which of them was stronger. While they argued, a traveler came along the road, wrapped in a cloak.

The Wind’s turn

“Let's see who can make him take off his cloak,” the Sun suggested. The North Wind agreed and blew a cold, powerful gust toward the traveler. The cloak flapped around him, but he quickly pulled it close. The harder the Wind blew, the tighter he held on. The Wind tried and tried, but could not make him let go.

The Wind’s turn

“Let's see who can make him take off his cloak,” the Sun suggested. The North Wind agreed and blew a cold, powerful gust toward the traveler. The cloak flapped around him, but he quickly pulled it close. The harder the Wind blew, the tighter he held on. The Wind tried and tried, but could not make him let go.

Gentle sunshine

Then it was the Sun's turn. At first, the sunlight was gentle. After the bitter wind, the traveler welcomed the warmth. He loosened his cloak and let it hang from his shoulders.

Gentle sunshine

Then it was the Sun's turn. At first, the sunlight was gentle. After the bitter wind, the traveler welcomed the warmth. He loosened his cloak and let it hang from his shoulders.

A little warmth

The sunshine grew warmer. The traveler took off his cap and wiped his forehead. Soon, he removed his cloak altogether and sat down in the cool shade of a tree beside the road. The Sun's warmth had done what the Wind's strength could not.

A little warmth

The sunshine grew warmer. The traveler took off his cap and wiped his forehead. Soon, he removed his cloak altogether and sat down in the cool shade of a tree beside the road. The Sun's warmth had done what the Wind's strength could not.