If you're a student, you might be looking for (also called word problems). These use a narrative to set up a math problem:
: A tiny mouse accidentally wakes a sleeping lion. The lion is about to eat him, but the mouse begs for mercy, promising he might one day help the lion in return. Amused by the idea of a mouse helping a king, the lion lets him go. Some $*
by Ben Loory, which features modern fables and strange tales. If you're a student, you might be looking