1. The Clever Rabbit and the Lion
Story: In a dense forest, there lived a fierce lion who terrorized all the animals. One day, the animals gathered and decided to offer one animal each day to the lion as his meal to keep him from attacking the others. The rabbit was chosen for the day. When the rabbit reached the lion’s den, he had a clever idea. He told the lion that he had been delayed and that there was another lion who was stronger and bigger than him. Intrigued, the lion asked the rabbit to take him to this other lion. The rabbit led the lion to a deep well and pointed to the reflection of the lion in the water. The lion, thinking it was another lion, jumped into the well to fight. But he drowned, and the rabbit escaped unharmed.
Moral: Brains are stronger than brawn. It teaches that cleverness can overcome brute strength and that wit often solves problems better than physical strength.
2. The Thirsty Crow
Story: One hot afternoon, a crow was flying around, feeling very thirsty. He searched for water everywhere but could not find any. Finally, he saw a pitcher with a little water at the bottom. He tried to drink from it but his beak couldn’t reach the water. The clever crow thought of a solution. He began dropping small pebbles into the pitcher one by one. Slowly, the water level rose. The crow drank the water and flew away feeling refreshed.
Moral: Where there is a will, there is a way. This story teaches children that with creativity and determination, one can find solutions to difficult problems.
3. The Proud Rose
Story: In a beautiful garden, a rose was the most attractive flower, with bright petals and a sweet fragrance. It was so proud of its beauty that it looked down on all the other flowers. One day, a gardener picked the rose and placed it in a vase on a table under the hot sun. The rose wilted quickly and lost its charm. Meanwhile, the other flowers in the garden stayed fresh and beautiful, unaffected by the sun.
Moral: Pride goes before a fall. This story teaches children that arrogance and pride can lead to their downfall, and it is important to be humble and not boastful.
4. The Lion and the Mouse
Story: A lion was once caught in a hunter’s net and couldn’t free himself. A small mouse, passing by, saw the lion’s plight and decided to help. The mouse nibbled at the ropes of the net and eventually set the lion free. Later, when the lion was hunting, he got trapped again in a net. This time, the mouse rushed to help and chewed through the ropes, setting the lion free once again. The lion realized that even small animals can be of great help.
Moral: Kindness is never wasted. This story teaches that no act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever in vain and that even the smallest can help the mightiest.
5. The Monkey and the Capseller
Story: A capseller was walking through the jungle with a bag full of colorful caps. He took a rest under a tree and fell asleep. As he slept, a group of mischievous monkeys came and snatched his caps. The monkeys put on the caps and played with them. When the capseller woke up, he was upset and tried to get his caps back. He had an idea and threw his own cap on the ground. The monkeys, seeing him do this, copied him and threw their caps down too. The capseller quickly grabbed his caps and left.
Moral: Don’t let others copy your actions. This story teaches children that one should not always imitate others, and that sometimes being unique is the best approach.
6. The Wise Parrot
Story: A young parrot was being trained by his teacher, an old wise parrot, to speak many words and phrases. One day, a hunter came to the forest and caught the young parrot. The young parrot remained silent, not uttering a word. The hunter thought that the parrot was dead and threw it aside. The parrot, however, escaped when the hunter wasn’t looking.
Moral: Silence can sometimes be a wise strategy. This story teaches children that sometimes staying silent can help avoid danger, and that speaking unnecessarily might not always be the best course of action.
7. The Donkey and the Salt
Story: A donkey was carrying a heavy load of salt on his back. He had to cross a river, and as he stepped into the water, he slipped and fell. When he stood up, he found that the salt had dissolved in the water, making his load much lighter. The next day, the donkey was given a load of cotton to carry. When he fell into the water again, the cotton became much heavier, and he struggled to get up. He realized that not everything that seems easy at first is always beneficial.
Moral: Learn to deal with situations wisely. This story teaches children to think ahead and understand that not every situation is as simple as it seems, and it’s important to adjust to the circumstances wisely.
8. The Tortoise and the Hare
Story: The hare, proud of his speed, boasted to the tortoise that he was the fastest animal in the forest. The tortoise, tired of hearing the hare’s bragging, challenged him to a race. The race began, and the hare quickly sped ahead, confident he would win. However, the hare grew tired and decided to take a nap. The tortoise, though much slower, kept moving steadily without stopping. Eventually, the tortoise crossed the finish line, while the hare was still asleep.
Moral: Slow and steady wins the race. This story teaches that persistence and determination are more important than speed or talent, and success comes from consistent effort.
9. The Greedy Dog
Story: A dog was walking with a piece of meat in his mouth when he saw his reflection in a river. Thinking it was another dog with a bigger piece of meat, the dog growled and tried to grab the bigger piece. In the process, he dropped his own piece into the water and lost it forever.
Moral: Greed can lead to loss. This story teaches children that being greedy and trying to take more than what one has can result in losing everything.
10. The Farmer and the Stork
Story: A farmer set a trap in his field to catch the cranes that were eating his crops. One day, a stork was caught in the trap along with the cranes. The stork begged the farmer to release him, explaining that he was not a crane. The farmer replied, “You are in the company of cranes, and so you will face the same consequences.” The stork was caught and punished along with the cranes.
Moral: You are judged by the company you keep. This story teaches children that the company they keep reflects on their own reputation, and it’s important to associate with good people
Here are stories 11 to 20, continuing from the previous ones, each with a moral lesson suitable for preschool children:
11. The Honest Woodcutter
A woodcutter was cutting a tree near a river when his axe slipped from his hand and fell into the water. He was very sad because the axe was his only means of earning a living. Suddenly, a fairy appeared and offered him a golden axe, but he refused it, saying, “That’s not mine.” Then she offered a silver axe, but he again said, “That’s not mine either.” Finally, she gave him his iron axe, and he was very happy. The fairy rewarded him for his honesty by giving him the golden and silver axes as well.
Moral: Honesty is always rewarded.
12. The Boy Who Cried Wolf
Once there was a boy who was guarding a village’s sheep. Bored, he shouted, “Wolf! Wolf!” to trick the villagers into thinking a wolf was attacking the sheep. The villagers rushed to help, but the boy laughed at them. He did this several times. Finally, when a real wolf came and attacked the sheep, the boy cried for help, but no one believed him. The wolf ate many sheep.
Moral: Don’t lie, because no one will believe you when you tell the truth.
13. The Tortoise and the Hare
In a race between a tortoise and a hare, the hare was so confident that he would win that he took a nap halfway through the race. The tortoise, though slow, kept moving steadily and finally crossed the finish line first, while the hare was still asleep.
Moral: Slow and steady wins the race.
14. The Bear and the Two Friends
Two friends were walking through the forest when they saw a bear coming toward them. One of them climbed a tree to escape, but the other friend didn’t know how to climb. He lay down and pretended to be dead. The bear sniffed him, but didn’t harm him, thinking he was dead. The first friend came down and asked, “What did the bear whisper to you?” The other friend replied, “He said that it’s best not to trust anyone who leaves you in danger.”
Moral: True friends stick together in tough times.
15. The Fox and the Grapes
A fox was very hungry and saw a bunch of grapes hanging from a vine. He jumped to reach them, but they were too high. After several attempts, he gave up and said, “They’re probably sour anyway.”
Moral: It’s easy to devalue something you can’t have.
16. The Golden Touch
King Midas loved gold more than anything. One day, a fairy granted him a wish, and he asked for the golden touch. Everything he touched turned into gold, but soon he realized that even food and water turned into gold. He could not eat or drink, and he regretted his wish.
Moral: Greed can lead to unhappiness.
17. The Lion and the Mouse
A lion caught a mouse in his paw and was about to eat it. The mouse begged him to spare its life, promising to help the lion one day. The lion laughed but released the mouse. Later, the lion was trapped in a hunter’s net. The mouse chewed through the ropes and freed the lion.
Moral: Even the smallest friend can be the greatest help.
18. The Dog and the Shadow
A dog was carrying a piece of meat in his mouth and crossing a bridge. He looked into the water and saw his reflection, thinking it was another dog with a bigger piece of meat. He opened his mouth to snatch it, but when he did, the meat fell into the water and was lost.
Moral: Be content with what you have.
19. The Thirsty Crow
On a hot summer day, a crow was feeling thirsty. He searched for water but couldn’t find any. Finally, he saw a pitcher with a little water at the bottom. The crow picked up some pebbles and dropped them into the pitcher. Slowly, the water rose to the top, and the crow drank it.
Moral: Where there’s a will, there’s a way.
20. The Frog and the Ox
A frog saw a large ox and thought, “I want to be as big as that ox.” The frog puffed himself up as much as he could, but he could not grow any larger. He puffed again and again, until he burst.
Moral: Don’t try to be something you’re not.
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