noun. The story of the tortoise and the hare is a fable. The story of the tortoise and the hare is a fable. The definition of a fable is a short story to teach a lesson, often with animals behaving as humans, or a story that is a lie.1  An example of a fable is the story of the tortoise and the hare.oun. The story of the tortoise and the hare is a fable. The story of the tortoise and the hare is a fable. The definition of a fable is a short story to teach a lesson, often with animals behaving as humans, or a story that is a lie.
The number of prunes that should be added to the daily diet varies by individual nutritional needs, but it is recommended that a person consume 10 to 12 prunes per day for the best health results.
Try feeding 1/4 cup of prunes or 3/4 cup of prune juice per day for children under the age of 6 and no more than 1.5 cups of prune juice per day for children ages 7 and older to promote bowel movements.