Fox and The Grapes : Popular Moral Stories For Kids

There lived a fox in a dense forest. One day it was hungry. He had nothing to eat. He went here and there in search of food. He wandered about the whole day long, but could get nothing to eat. At last he came to a garden. There he saw grapes hanging from a vine. The grapes were ripe and nice. His mouth watered to see the grapes. He wanted to eat them.

The grapes were high up. He jumped again-and-again to get at the grapes, but in vain. They were too high for him. At last he was tired. He gave up trying. He went away saying. “These grapes are sour, If I eat them, I shall fall ill.”

Moral : Those who cannot get a thing, often say that they do not want it.

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The Curious Monkey

Once there lived a carpenter in a village. One day morning the carpenter was working hard to divide a log into two parts. He was sawing from morning to noon, but was able to cut only half way through. He was feeling hungry. So he pushed a wedge into the split and went for lunch.

There was a monkey watching the carpenter. He became curious of the wedge. He climbed down from the tree and went up to the log. He tried to pull the wedge of the log. It didn't came out. He sat on the log with legs on each side. The tail was dangling down through the split. He tried again and again. All of a sudden, the wedge came out. The log stuck together with a snap cutting off the dancing tail with it.

The monkey lost its tail because of his curiosity. When the carpenter came he feels sad to see the monkey without tail.

Moral: Look before you leap.

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Popular Moral Stories:The Country Mouse and The Town Mouse

Once there was a country mouse and a town mouse were friends. The country mouse lived in a corn field and his friend was lived in the town inside a hole that was situated in railway track. He invited his friend the town mouse for the dinner. They both sat in the fields. They ate corn, nuts and fruits. After the dinner, the town mouse said, “What a poor meals you have! Your food is tasteless. Come with me to town and see what I have. My food is tasty and good”. So, both the friends set out to town.

The town mouse lived in a hole that was built in concrete and it was near to a station. They both sat in the kitchen. The town mouse gave cakes, biscuits and bread. As they were about to eat they heard a train coming. They ran to the hole. They came back after sometime. Half way through again another train came. They ran again inside. Like this, they had to run for life many times before they could have a meal.

The country mouse said, “What a miserable life you lead! At least in the fields, I live peacefully”.

MORAL: RICHES IS NOT HAPPINESS ALWAYS

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Belling the Cat Short Story

Once there lived a large group of mice in a small house. The house was always full of corn and the mice never had any problem. The owner of the house was aware of the problem. So, he brought a cat.

Now the mice were not able to move about freely and even if they did, the cat always caught hold of them. Hence, they assembled to think of a plan. One smart mouse suggested tying a bell around the cat’s neck so they would know whenever the cat approaches them.

Now the question was “Who will tie the bell?” Nobody said a word. The solution was worthless.

Moral: Making a plan is one thing and executing it is an entirely different thing.

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The Cat and The Birds

Once upon a time there lived cute birds in an aviary. There was a cat lived nearby house. That aviary was very near to the cat's house. Cat heard that the Birds in that aviary were ailing. 

So he got himself up as a doctor, and, taking with him a set of the instruments proper to his profession. He went to the aviary and presented himself at the door  to inquired about the birds health. I am coming to checkup all of your health. Would you like to allow me to go inside and check you? “We shall do very well,” they replied, without letting him in. When we’ve seen the last of you.”

Moral: A villain may disguise himself, but he will not deceive the wise.

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The Smart Vendor and The Cute Little Boy

Once upon a time there was a smart vendor lived in a small village. He used to act smart with people while he was dealing with more peoples. He was sailing black berries in the nearest village and market everyday. Once, a cute little boy bought some berries from the vendor. The vendor gave him berries less in weight.

The little boy asked “Why are you giving me less that what I really owes it?” The vendor replied “lesser the berries, it will easier for you to carry. Now, give me the money”. 

The boy gave some coins into the vendor’s hand and went away. The vendor counted and found the money to be less than what he actually told to the boy. 

The vendor shouted “Hey, hey, you’ve given me less money”. The boy replied from a distance “Lesser the money, easier to count, isn’t It!”.

Moral: Smart people are outsmarted. 

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Donkey and the Dog Story

Once upon a time there lived a dog and a donkey in a house of a washer man. The dog guarded his house and the donkey carried his clothes to the market. 

It was a hot afternoon. The dog was sleeping under the shady tree. There was some noise outside. The dog just lifted up his head and went back to sleep.

The donkey asked to the dog, “Why don’t you bark. It could be thieves”. The dog replied, “Mind your own business”. But the donkey would not listen. He wanted to save his master from thieves. He started to bray.

The master who was sound asleep got wild with the donkey and came running out with a stick and gave hard beatings to the donkey.

MORAL: IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO MIND OUR OWN BUSINESS.

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The talking cave

Once upon a time there lived an old lion in a dense forest. He had not taken any food from several days. He was extremely hungry. He was roaming around the jungle. All of a sudden, he saw a cave and thought to himself, “Wow! This cave looks habitable. I will hide in the cave and when the occupant would come in, I will grab him up.” Saying this, he went inside the cave and hid himself.

Some times latter a jackal, who was the inhabitant of the cave, came by. As he was about to enter, he saw footprints of a lion entering in the cave. But there were no footprints coming out of it. He quickly understood the situation and shouted, “Hello cave! I’m back. Won’t talk to me?" On receiving no response, she shouted once more, “Dear cave, Are you upset with me? If you don’t speak up, I won’t come inside.”

Listening to all this the lion thought that this cave must be a talking one and wasn’t replying due to the fear of the lion. So, the lion himself shouted, “Oh my dear. Come in. I have been waiting for you.”

The jackal was quick to realize the lion’s plan. He was pleased with himself and shouted, “Oh! You must be so stupid to think that a cave would talk.” Saying this, the jackal quickly ran away and the lion sat there regretting his stupidity.

Moral: Never lose your presence of mind. It is the best weapon against every problem in life.

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The Cunning Fox and The Hare

Once upon a time there was a fox lived in a deep forest. A hare was also lived in that forest. Once the hare starting at a fox in admiration. The fox asked, “What are you starting at?” The hare said in an anxious voice, “I was wondering about you”. The fox asked, “Why do you wonder about me?” The hare said “Are you really as cunning as people says?”

The fox looked at the hare with a thoughtful look and replied after some silent moments, “Well! Why don’t you do one thing? Come to my house at night and join me with at dinner. We shall discuss the matter”.

The hare went to the fox’s cave at night. On the dinning table were laid plates and bowls. But there was no food at all. The hare thought, “Oho! What a fool I am! The fox has planned to eat me,” and he ran away for his life.

Moral : Cunning words are undependable.

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Hare and His Ear Story

Once upon a time there was a Lion had been badly hurt by the horns of a Goat, while he was eating. He was very angry to think that any animal that he chose for a meal, should be so brazen as to wear a such dangerous things as horns to scratch him while he ate. So he commanded that all animals with horns should leave his kingdom as soon as possible. he don't want to see them at all. 

The command struck terror among all the animals. All those who were so unfortunate as to have horns, started to move out of that jungle. Even the Hare, who has no horns and so had nothing to fear. He passed a very restless night, thinking about the fearful Lion.

He came out of the warren in the early morning sunshine, and there saw the shadow cast by his long and pointed ears. He was frightened to see this. Good bye my dear friend cricket. I am going off. The cricket said that why are you leaving? You don't have horns you should stay here. He certainly point out that my ears are horns, no matter what I am. In the mean time lion came with a roar and killed the hare.

Moral: Do not give your enemies the slightest reason to attack your reputation. Your enemies will seize any excuse to attack you.

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Midas the Greedy King and His Daughter

Once upon a time there was a king lived in his Kingdom. King Midas was a very greedy king. Even though he was very rich he always craved for more and more gold.

One day, he called his court magician and commanded, Find me a spell that can get me more treasures than I already have.” The magician said, “Your majesty, I can give you a power that no one else in this world has. 

Anything that you touch will turn into gold’- The king was delighted with his good fortune. Everything he touched turned into gold. He turned trees, grass, tables, chairs, flowers, and vases into gold. He thought that he must be the richest man in the world.

But in the evening, when he sat down for supper, King Midas was dismayed. His food turned into gold the moment he touched it and he had to go to bed without any food! However, King Midas was too greedy to be sad about it. 

The next morning, the king’s daughter ran to hug her father. But alas! The minute she kissed him, she turned into a gold statue! King Midas, who loved his daughter very much. was very sad and he ran to the magician for help. 

He cried, “Please help me, O' Magician! I don’t want to be rich anymore. I only want my beloved daughter back.” The magician changed everything back to normal.

King Midas had learnt his lesson and was never greedy again.

Moral: Greedy is always crush.

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The Discontented Dog - Moral Story for Kids

Once there was a dog sleeping on a ground. He sees a cat on a high wall. He thinks to himself “Oh, how lucky is the cat. Wish I could climb.”

Next, he sees a goldfish swimming in an aquarium. Envy strikes him again as he thinks how nice it would be to swim in the cold water.

Just then, the fish says to him, “The grass looks so warm and nice. I wish I could lie on it”. Shortly after a sparrow passes by and says “Oh! What it must play all day in the sun. Wish I didn’t have to search for food and tire my wings.”

On hearing all this, the dog realizes how lucky he was and he started appreciating all the things he had.

Moral: It always seems that the grass is always greener on another side. But the joy lies in appreciating what we have.

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Crocodile and Monkey : Short Story

There lived a Crocodile in a pond that was surrounded by black berry trees. There lived a monkey too in these trees. The Monkey and the Crocodile became friends with each other. The Crocodile would visit the Monkey everyday and enjoying the sweet berries. One day, the Crocodile took the berry to his wife.

The greedy crocodile after having the fruits said to her husband, “Imagine how sweet the monkey’s heart would taste as he eats these fruits every day.” So, the wife crocodile asked her husband to bring the monkey to their home. Next day, the crocodile went to the monkey and invited him to his home for lunch.

The monkey happily accepted and asked “How I would come with you in the lake? I don’t know how to swim?.” The crocodile offered him a ride on his back. After reaching few distance, the Crocodile explained the Monkey that I will kill you and to have your heart.

The monkey quickly got a clever idea. He told the crocodile, “Oh my friend! I left my heart on the tree. Let us go back and bring it for you.” The foolish crocodile believed the monkey and brought him back to the tree. At once, the monkey climbed on to the tree and laughed. You fool heart is situated inside the body.

Morals: The person who wants to cheat others will be cheated and loose everything.

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The Goat and The Wolf : Short Story for Kids

A long time ago there was a goat grazing near her master's cottage. All of a sudden, she saw green grass growing on the roof of the cottage. 

Deciding to enjoy it, she leaped onto the roof and started browsing the green shoots of the grass. Just then a wolf came there and seeing the goat, his mouth started watering. 

But he was unable to get to the roof of the cottage. So, he turned to go away to look for some other prey. The goat saw the wolf licking his chops. So, she laughed in her sleeves and looked at him with jeering eyes. The wolf being helpless had to tolerate this mockery.

While walking away, the wolf looked up and said, "Oh little kid ! Its not you who is mocking at me but it is the height at which you are standing. Your high position has given you your value. If you are down you may not have your own life."

Moral: Position has given you your own value.

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The Wicked Wolf and The Lamb

Once upon a time there lived a wolf with other animals. One day a young lamb was playing and jumping in the green meadow. As it was playing, it felt very thirsty. The little lamb went to a stream to drink water.

At the same time a wolf arrived to the stream to quench its thirst. When the wolf saw the lamb its mouth watered and it thought to kill the lamb with his cunning nature. So the wolf went near the lamb. The wolf pretended  to be angry and said, “Why are you making the water dirty that I am drinking?” “Oh it can’t be true, the water is flowing down from your side towards me. I think you did the muddy there” said the lamb. “How dare you to argue with me. You are as rude as when I met you a years ago.” Saying this the wolf was nearing the lamb.

Without knowing the wickedness of the wolf the lamb continued its argument, “I am just three months old. How could I met you a year before.” The wolf said, “Then it must have been your father. I’ll eat you to punish him.” Saying these words the wolf leap on the young lamb and finished its life.

Moral: Stay away from the wicked people and don't argue with them. 

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The Merchant and The Donkey : Moral Story for Kids

Once upon a time there lived a salt merchant in a village.  H had a donkey. He used to carry all his goods on the back of the donkey to sell in the market. They need to cross a river on the way to the market. He cared for the donkey very much. But the donkey was very lazy.

One day, the merchant had to sell loads of salt. As usual, the donkey and the merchant got down into the river to cross it. The donkey being lazy thought of a trick.

It slightly bent its legs while crossing the river. The salt bags got drenched and dissolved in water. Because of this, the load went down and the donkey became very happy since it need not carry heavy load. He did it repeatedly. 

The merchant was wise enough to know the donkey’s trick. Hence, he wanted to teach the donkey a lesson. The next day, he loaded the donkey with loads of cotton. When the cotton gets wet, it becomes heavy. The donkey without knowing this played the same trick that day also.

The cotton got wet and became very heavy. The donkey suffered a lot carrying the heavy load.

Moral: Don’t try to fool a person always. or Tit for tat.

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The Eagle and The Crow : Short Story

Once upon a time there lived a crow on a tree. Everyday he used to watch with utter wonder the acts of an eagle. Because eagle was flying high above 

The eagle had a nest high up on a mountain. He used to swoop down from there get hold of a rabbit and fly up again, all in one time. The crow was amazed by the feat of the eagle.

One day, he was so excited that he wanted to imitate like the eagle. So up he flew as high as he could. From there, he began to swoop down towards the rabbit standing on the ground. He came down and down. The rabbit ran away so the crow could not control himself. He crashed on the ground and broke his beak. He died instantly. 

Moral: Thoughtless imitation will end in danger.

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Bear and Bees Story

Once upon a time there was a bear living in a dense forest. He came across a log where a swarm of bees had nested to make their honey. As he snooped around, a single little bee flew out of the log to protect the swarm. Knowing that the bear would eat all the honey, the little bee stung him sharply on the nose and then disappeared into the hollow log.

The bear lost his temper in an instant, and sprang upon the log in his tooth and claws, to destroy the nest. Immediately the whole bees came out of the log and began to sting the bear from head to heel. The bear saved himself by running and diving into a pool of water.

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Fox and The Turtle : Cute Inspirational Story

Once upon a time there was a fox staying in a dense forest. One day he was so hungry and search of foods. He was passing a road that situated near a pond. He saw a turtle roaming there. The hungry fox catch the turtle. To eat it, he tried to break through the solid shell to the turtle but he couldn’t break it. Hey you want to eat me then you should try by putting me in the water for w while to soften me up, suggested the shrewd turtle. 

This sounded the excellent advice to the fox. He carried his pray to the pond and immersed in the currents. The turtle, who was a superb swimmer, slid out of the fox’s paws and reemerged in the middle of the pond and laughing. 

Moral:     

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Cows and Tiger Story

There was a small village near by a jungle. There lived some cows in that village. All the cows used to go up to the jungle for grazing.

There lived a tiger in that jungle. He used to kill an animal everyday and eat it. It kills also some of the cows those came for grazing separately. This was happening for quite some time. The cows were frightened.

One day, all the cows held a meeting. An old cow said, my friends, the tiger eats one of us only because we go separately to the jungle. Now we will all be together. So tiger can't kill us.

From then on, all the cows went into the jungle in a herd. When they heard or saw the tiger, all together attacking to the tiger and fled him away.

Moral: Divided we fall and united we stand.

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Two Goats and The Narrow Bridge Story

There was meadow. There was a stream end of this meadow. There was a bridge over the stream to connect the two parts of the meadow. Animals used to cross this bridge to graze on both the parts of the meadow.

Once, two goats who were grazing on either sides of the river wanted to cross the bridge at a time. But, the bridge was narrow to hold only one goat. Both the goats were so adamant to cross at the same time. This led to a quarrel among them. At the end both fell into the stream and got drowned.

There were two other goats who wanted to cross the bridge. They were both understanding in nature. They were willing to adjust. One goat squatted on the bridge while the other crossed over this goat. After that goat had crosses, the goat which had squatted got up and walked across the bridge. Thus, both the goats crossed the bridge.

Moral: Pride leads to fall and patience always wins the heart.

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Lion and The Intelligent Rabbit: Moral Stories For Kids

Once upon a time there lived a lion in a forest. There was a cave and he was always hiding in that cave. He was the king of that forest. So he used to kill many animals every day for his usual meal. The animals were worried and went to discuss this with the lion king. He agreed not to kill any other animal if one of them voluntarily comes to him everyday.

This went on for long. One day, it was a rabbit’s turn. As he was on his way, he sees an old well and hatches a plan to kill the lion. He goes to the lion and tells him that there is another lion who claims to be stronger than him.

The lion, then asks the rabbit to meet the said lion. The rabbit takes him to the well and points to it saying that was where the other lion lived. The lion jumps into the well, mistaking his own reflection for the other lion and dies.

Moral: Wisdom wins might.

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Grasshopper and The Ant - Short Story for Kids

Once upon a time there lived a grasshopper in a field. It was very lazy. On a bright sunny day, when an ant was working hard to collect food, the grasshopper would look at her and say, ”Why do you work so hard? Summers are for fun and games. Come, listen to my song and dance with me”. But the ant would ignore him and continue working.

As the days of winter came by, the grasshopper had nothing to eat. He begged the ant for food, but she said, ”When I worked hard, you sang. Go away, there is no food for you”. The grasshopper learned his lesson the hard way.

Moral: Work hard so you can reap the benefits tomorrow.

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Wood Cutter and Water Fairy - Kids Moral stories

Once upon a time there was a woodcutter living in a small village. The village was situated near a river. He was so poor and only taking the woods from the forest and sells it for little money. One day the poor woodcutter went to the forest to cut wood. He was about to cut an oak tree when a fairy appeared and pleaded him to spare the tree. 

The woodcutter was a kind man and did not cut the tree and spare with fairy. The grateful fairy granted him three wishes. Whenever he wants to use this wishes he can use this. When he reached home he was hungry. He remembered the fairy and first wished for black pudding. At once, he saw a bowl of the finest black pudding in front of him.

The woodcutter told his wife about the fairy but she did not believe him. To test her husband’s words, she wished that the pudding would stick on her husband’s nose. Suddenly, the pudding stuck on his nose! They tried hard to pull it off but it stuck hard. The woodcutter used his last wish and wished for the pudding to come out. The pudding came off and lay on a dish. So though they had the finest pudding for dinner, they had used up all the wishes.

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The Monkey and Two Fighting Cats Story

Once upon a time there lived a family of cats. One day their mother was died and both cat sisters were very small. There was a kind hearten farmer brought two kittens to his home. They remained as a pet in his home. There was a big function going on. Two cats were prowling together. One of the cats saw a big cake and mieued. The other jumped up and picked it.

The first cat said, “Give me the cake. It is I who saw it first”. The other cat said “Keep away from it. It is I who picked it up”. They were fighting and fighting. But there was no solution. Just then, a monkey passed by. He thought “What foolish cats they must me! Let me make use of this chance”.

He came to the cats and said in a loud voice. “Don’t fight. Let me share the cake among you both”. The cake was handed over the monkey. The monkey split the cake into two parts. He shook his head and said, “Oho! One is bigger. One is smaller”. He had a bit of the bigger and now said “Oho! This has become smaller now”. He ate from the other. And thus, he went on eating from part to part and finally finished the whole cake. The poor cats were disappointed.

Moral: When you quarrel someone else gains.

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The Monkey and The Dolphin : Short Story for Kids: Aesop's Fables

Once upon a time a group of sailors set out to sea in their sailing ship. One of them brought his pet monkey along for the long journey. There was a terrible storm overturned their ship. Everyone fell in to the sea and tried to save themselves by swimming, the Monkey among the rest. At that time Dolphins were very friendly toward mankind and all would have perished. But the Dolphins took the shipwrecked people on their backs and swam with them to shore. 

When one of the Dolphins saw a Monkey struggling in the water, he thought it was a man, and made the Monkey climb up on his back. Then off he swam with him toward the shore.

They soon reached the ice land and the monkey came down from dolphin's back. The dolphin asked the monkey, "Do you know this place?" The monkey replied, Yes I do in face the king of this place my best friend. Do you know that I am actually a prince?" The dolphin knew that the ice land very well. She said Now you can be a king. 

The Monkey asked, " How can I be a king". The dolphin went little far and said, "As you are the only creature of this land, you naturally be the king!"

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Story of the Fire fly and the Monkeys

There lived a group of monkeys in deep forest. During one winter, there were so cold. They were feeling cold. They needs some fire to be little hot. In the mean time, one of the youngest monkey found one fire fly, which appeared to him as embers of fire. Ho told everybody see I found some fire. Some other monkeys join with him. Hoping to make some fire for themselves, they began to blow at them. 

One sparrow was watching the monkeys from above the tree. Considering the vain attempts the monkeys were busy with, it thought of advising them against it, "What big fools you are. You are blowing at some firefly and it can't help you to give warms. You will never be able to make any fire out of this.

What you are doing is a waste of time. This firefly will not help you to protect yourself against the cold. Go and find some shelter nearby cave. You may find a cave or a tunnel where you will be protected from the cold winds. The monkeys did not like his advice. One of the old monkeys said, "Go fool yourself. Why are you interfering in our task?" But the sparrow disagreed with him. 

In his continues effort to convince the monkeys, the bird came close to explain that their efforts were useless. The monkeys were frustrated by their efforts, the monkeys became angry. One of the monkeys caught the sparrow and smashed him against a stone in anger. It was dead within a minute.

Moral: Never give advice unless you are asked for it.

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The Old Lion and The Fox Story

Once there lived an old Lion in a cave, whose teeth and claws were so worn that it was not so easy for him to get food as in his younger days, pretended that he was sick. He took care to let all his neighbors know about it, and then lay down in his cave to wait for visitors. And when they came to offer him their sympathy, he ate them up one by one.

The Fox came too, but he was very cautious about it. Standing at a safe distance from the cave, he inquired politely after the Lion’s health. The Lion replied that he was very ill indeed, and asked the Fox to step in for a moment. But Master Fox very wisely stayed outside, thanking the Lion very kindly for the invitation.

“I should be glad to do as you ask,” He added, “but I have noticed that there are many footprints leading into your cave and none coming out. Pray tell me, how do your visitors find their way out again?”

Moral: Take warning from the misfortunes of others.

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The Kind King and the Greedy Gatekeeper

Once there lived a renounce king in his kingdom. He was fond of fish. He had many ponds in his kingdom and all the ponds were full of fish. One day he arranged a feast for his birthday. He ordered to a fisherman to bring a big fish from the pond. The fisherman brought the big fish for the king. While he enters the kingdom the gatekeeper stopped him. The gatekeeper said that I can allow you if you give me half of your fees.

The fisherman agreed with the gatekeeper. The king was very happy to get the fish. He asked the price of that giant fish. The fisherman replied one hundred silver coins. The king was astonished. But he ordered his chief minister to give him hundred silver coins.

When the fisherman had got hundred silver coins, he said, Your Majesty! I have a partner with this dealing. So fifty coins will go to him. The minister asked who is that person. It is the kingdom’s gate keeper. The king understood that and he paid to the gatekeeper fifty coins. After that he was dismissed due to his greed.

Moral: Greed is a curse.

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Arab and His Camel

There lived an Arab in a desert of Rajastan. He had a camel. He used his camel moving around the desert for total day. He always stays with his temporary tent house. It was a cold night the Arab lay asleep inside the tent while the camel stood outside.

At midnight the camel awoke his master and requested him to allow him to put his head inside the tent as it was bitter cold outside. The Arab allowed him to do so. After a while again camel proposed his master if he might put his neck inside the tent. The Arab did not object to do it. 

Again the camel requested his owner to allow him to bring his front legs inside. The Arab agreed with his camel. Now the camel stood completely inside the twit but as there was not enough for both of them. So the camel pushed the Arab outside to stay in cold.

Moral: Give an inch and they will take an ell.

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The Ass, The Cock, and The Lion

Once there lived a cock in a village. One fine morning an ass came to him. He started talking about his foods. He told to the cock that he can get enough food under the tree. The cock said yes we can share that food each other. They became friends.

Suddenly, a lion came there. Seeing the cock and ass there lion said, “I don’t need to search food far and wide. My next meals can be ready if I can hunt one of them.

Seeing the lion, the cock flew on to a branch of the tree and boasted in fear. Hearing this strange sound, the lion got scared and ran away from that place. The ass thought that the lion was frightened of him. He started following him. He didn’t realize that it was the cock’s boast that had scared the lion.

When the lion and the ass went out of hearing of the cock, the lion thought may be the ass feared with the same. Thinking like this he turned back. He saw the ass is following behind him. He pounced upon the ass and killed him.

Moral: False confidence often leads into danger.

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Lion and Mouse Short Story

It was a hot summer day. Sun was shining bright up in the sky. The lion king was sitting under the shade of a big tree and later got asleep. Nearby that tree, there was a hole, in which there lived a mouse. When the lion was sleeping, the mouse came out of its hole and saw him asleep.

Unaware of the lion’s strength, it got tickled by an idea. It thought of waking up the lion by running over his body just for fun. Unfortunately, the lion seized it in his strong paw. The mouse pleaded for its life. Being generous by nature, the lion set it free. The mouse promised to help the lion if it ever got the chance. The lion laughed aloud at this. After all, how could a tiny mouse help the king of the jungle?

A few days later, the mouse was passing through the jungle when he saw the same lion trapped in a hunter’s net. Immediately, it set to work, gnawing at the ropes. Very soon the tiny mouse had set the lion free.

Moral: Mercy never goes unrewarded.

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Dog and The Donkey Story

Once upon a time there lived a dog and a donkey in a master's house in a village. The dog guarded his house and the donkey carried loads for him to the market. It was a hot afternoon. The dog was sleeping under the shady veranda. There was some noise outside. The dog just lifted up his head and went back to sleep.

The donkey asked, “Why don’t you bark. It could be thieves”. The dog replied, “Mind your own business”. But the donkey would not listen. He wanted to save his master from thieves. He started to bray.

The master who was sound asleep got wild with the donkey and came running out with a stick and gave hard beatings to the donkey.

MORAL: IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO MIND OUR OWN BUSINESS.

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Queen Sheba and The Monkey - Mothers Love Has No Equals

Once there lived a queen named Sheba in a kingdom. There was a jungle near to that kingdom. So Sheba, called the queen of jungle. Because she was very fond of babies. Once, she announced, “I order all animals to come to my palace with their babies. The animal who has the most beautiful baby will be rewarded a prize.”

All animals came to Sheba’s palace with their babies. Sheba was inspecting. She came to a monkey and said “What an ugly baby! You will not get the prize.

The baby monkey started to cry. The monkey said. “What a foolish queen she is! Who wants her prize! You are my jewel, my dear child. You are more precious than anything the sky”.

Moral: Mother's love has no equals.

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The rabbit and his friends

Once there lived a rabbit in a forest. He was always in the company of some other animal of that forest. He was friendly with all of them.

Once, the rabbit heard a pack of hunting dogs running in the forest. He was afraid that they would catch him. He ran to a deer and said, my dear brother, I hear a pack of hunting dogs in the forest nearby. Please save me. You have such sharp antlers. You can thrash them. Please help me. The deer replied, I am sorry my friend. I am too busy to help you in this time. Then he ran away from the place.

The rabbit ran to many of his friend the bear, the monkey, the zebra and even the panther. They all gave the same reply. Finally, the tired rabbit met a mongoose and told his pathetic story. The mongoose said my friend why are you sad? Please get into our hole and stay inside till the pack of dogs leaves this area. You shall be safe. After the rabbit went happily.

Moral of this Story: A friend in need is a friend in-deed.

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LION AND THE SLAVE STORY FOR KIDS

Once there lived a rich man in a town. He had a slave. The man was very cruel to him every time. So the slave became sick of his cruel treatment. He decided to run away from his master. He got a chance and ran away to nearest forest. There was a cave and he hides himself in a cave. As he lay there and thinking his master. At that time he heard the groaning of the lion.

He was frightened. As the lion came near to the cave, he saw that he was limping. The lion approached the slave and held out his paw. The slave saw that his paw was swollen and a thorn was stuck in it. The slave drew out the thorn very gently. The lion was relieved of pain and went away. Afterwards they became friends.

Many days passed away. By chance the slave was arrested by his master's men. He was brought to his master who ordered his men to put him before a hungry lion. The day for punishment was fixed.

The people of the town were invited to see the wonderful fight between the lion and the slave. The lion was freed from the cage to pounce upon the slave when he recognized him. He now advanced slowly towards him and began to lick his hands out of love. It was the same lion, his friend. The slave too, patted him.

It was a wonderful sight for the people. The lion was given to him as a reward. The slave was set free.

Moral: Kindness is always rewarded.

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THE MILK MAID’S DREAM

Once there lived milkmaid in a small village. She was carrying a pot of milk and taking it to the market everyday. She had to deliver milk to her customers in a nearby market. As she was walking, she kept on dreaming.

She said to himself, “With the money I get from selling this milk, I will buy some eggs. The eggs will hatch into fine chicken. The chicken will grow into hens. I will sell the hens and get lot of money. With that money I will buy nice silk saris. 

I will look beautiful. When people ask for the secret of my wealth, I will toss my heard and say, “No”. When she dreams of saying ‘No’ She actually tossed her head and down fell the pot of milk and all the milk ran out on the ground.

MORAL: BUILDING CASTLES IN AIR WILL NOT STAND

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Two Friends and the Big Fat Bear Story

Once upon a time there lived two friends in a village. There was a big forest situated end of this village. Once two friends wanted to go to the other side of the forest. They had to cross a forest to reach the spot. They knew about the dangers and promised to face everything together.

They started crossing the forest. After some time, they saw a big fat bear coming towards them. One of the friends quickly climbed a nearby tree. But, the other one didn’t know how to climb.

Owing to some quick thinking, he lays down on the ground and holds his breath. The bear reaches him and sniffs him in the ear. Thinking the man is dead, the bear leaves the place.

The other friend now climbs down the tree and asks his friend what the bear said to him. The friend replied, “He cautioned me to be safe from fake friends.”

Moral: Learn to identify true friends from fake friends.

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Crow and The Peacock story: Who is the Most Beautiful Bird?

Once there lived a crow in a banyan tree. It was very black as coal. The crow looked at a swan and thought how beautiful the swan was. She had all white feathers whereas the crow was black. The crow expressed his thoughts to the swan.

The swan replied that according to her the parrot was the most beautiful bird as it had two colors and the swan had just one.

Next, the crow approached the parrot, who simply said that peacock was the most beautiful than him as it was multicolored.

When the crow expressed his thoughts to the peacock, the peacock replied “My dear crow. You are the luckiest bird on this planet as you are never caged. Because of my beauty, I’m trapped in this cage and you are free.”

On hearing this, the crowd thought how foolish he had been and thanked God for making him the way he was.

Moral: Never compare yourself to others. Be happy in what you are and what you have.

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The Hunter and The Pigeons

Once there lived a hunter with his family in a small village. One fine day, a hunter sets out to catch the birds. He lays a net and spreads rice all over it. Shortly, a flock of pigeons comes by and start eating the rice and get caught in the net.

They start to lose hope. Just then their leader asks them to fly together up in the sky. They do as told and carry the net with themselves. The hunter runs after them but is not able to catch them.

The pigeons fly towards their friend mouse’s hole. The mouse on seeing this cuts the net into pieces and frees the pigeon.

Moral: Unity is strength. Anything is achievable if we work unitedly.

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