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Children's Short stories

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Greed is a Curse

September 05, 2023 00:24 - 1 minute - 1.16 MB

The moral of the story is to be careful what you wish for and not to be greedy.

Believe in your Strength

August 17, 2023 00:33 - 58 seconds - 465 KB

Always believe in your capabilities and be determined to fight anything life throws at you.

The Three Billy Goats Gruff

July 30, 2023 00:46 - 52 seconds - 437 KB

It's about three goats, each one bigger than the next. The goats want to cross a bridge that is owned by a troll, but the troll won't let them pass. The troll says he wants to eat them up. The goats trick the troll so they can cross the bridge and the last goat to cross pushes the troll off the bridge.

The Tale of Peter Rabbit

July 13, 2023 00:26 - 1 minute - 556 KB

The Tale of Peter Rabbit warns naughty children about the grave consequences of misbehaving. When Mrs. Rabbit beseeches her four furry children not to go into Mr. McGregor's garden, the impish Peter naturally takes this as an open invitation to create mischief.

Jim and the Old Lady

June 24, 2023 00:32 - 1 minute - 484 KB

This story is about a poor boy called Jim one day an old lady knocked at his door and requested him to give her some food so he gave her a loaf of bread after eating it the old lady became a fairy she was very happy with Jim for being a good boy and gave him lots of food and riches.

The Foolish Donkey and the Wise Jackal

June 21, 2023 00:00 - 50 seconds - 420 KB

One who acts without thinking falls into trouble.

The Wise Man

May 31, 2023 10:13 - 37 seconds - 298 KB

The wise man's story moral is that you should not worry about your problems because by worrying, you will not be able to solve them; instead, you will waste your time and energy. 

The vulture and the Kind Merchant

May 29, 2023 05:12 - 46 seconds - 368 KB

The moral of the story is, do not commit a crime to repay anyone.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

May 23, 2023 00:21 - 1 minute - 867 KB

The Very Hungry Caterpillar is about growth and change, in a way that takes these abstract concepts and makes them concrete for young children. You're little and then you're big; he's a caterpillar and then he's a butterfly. But growth and change, as we all experience, is not so simple and straightforward.

The Three Butterflies

May 08, 2023 00:41 - 1 minute - 676 KB

Unity is the most powerful force for individuals who work together; you can't achieve everything by yourself alone. You need aid and support. Unity produces a feeling, and with the force of unity, you can deal with any terrible condition.

The Crystal Ball

April 18, 2023 01:15 - 3 minutes - 2.89 MB

Moral of the story is, we should be happy with whatever we have and not be greedy.

The Lazy Man and the God's Plan

April 08, 2023 01:00 - 2 minutes - 2 MB

Often we misunderstand the signs. God has given everyone a strength and ability to do their part. Always learn to see the things in a positive way and see yourself in a strong position to help the ones who need. Don’t go for the easy choice. Make a right choice.

The List of Blinds

April 07, 2023 03:10 - 1 minute - 1.33 MB

Here’s The List of Blind Story were we see how Birbal uses his intelligence and found out all the blind people’s from the kingdom.

The Wise Turtle

April 06, 2023 01:10 - 1 minute - 1.02 MB

Moral of the story is, presence of mind can win you from danger.

The Three Little Pigs

April 03, 2023 01:02 - 47 seconds - 749 KB

The theme of “The Three Little Pigs” is “taking your time to do something right pays off.” At the beginning of the story, each pig built a house. The first two pigs didn't spend much time making their houses, but the third pig carried heavy bricks and carefully stacked them into a solid house.

The Jester and the King

April 02, 2023 00:17 - 1 minute - 1.28 MB

The moral of the story The Clever Jester is that cleverness always pays. 

Haste makes Waste

March 30, 2023 00:57 - 1 minute - 1.39 MB

The story bears a good universal moral lesson "Haste Makes Waste". In this story, the hunter repents upon his act of killing his dog in haste.

The Oldman and his Grandson

March 18, 2023 01:19 - 1 minute - 1.58 MB

The Old Man and His Grandson is a Brothers Grimm fairy tale about an old grandfather who trembles, spills his food and drops his eating bowl. His son and son's wife treat him badly. His grandson makes a trough for his parents to eat from later. They see it and start treating grandfather better.

The Gingerbread Man

March 14, 2023 00:28 - 1 minute - 1.09 MB

Be careful who you trust. The cookie believed the fox when he said he wasn't tempted to eat him—this misguided trust led to the protagonist's downfall.

The Cow and the Bell

March 06, 2023 15:03 - 1 minute - 1.43 MB

The moral of the story is, make new friends but keep the old. The one is sliver, the older gold.

Louse and the Bed-bug

February 22, 2023 05:00 - 1 minute - 1.71 MB

We should not trust strangers by coming in their frivolous talk, but should be careful from them.

The Three Fish

February 13, 2023 16:29 - 1 minute - 1.64 MB

The story teaches us to act swiftly and quickly if they see trouble ahead.

The Penny Wise Monkey

February 09, 2023 01:57 - 1 minute - 1.3 MB

The moral of the story is to value the things we have.

Two Seeds

February 02, 2023 15:44 - 1 minute - 1.36 MB

Those who dream big and think positively will grow and prosper. Those who think negatively and refuse to risk will get swallowed up by life. 

The Bird with two Heads

January 24, 2023 16:24 - 1 minute - 1.28 MB

The moral of the story is being in a state of two minds is never a good thing. Moreover, if even a single finger is chopped off; it is going to harm the whole hand.

The Owl and the Lion

January 20, 2023 04:29 - 1 minute - 1.31 MB

The moral of this story is that intelligence always has an upper hand when compared to physical strength.

The Happy Prince

January 17, 2023 04:24 - 1 minute - 1.52 MB

A fairy tale about a young Prince who lives and dies in a Palace where sadness is not allowed to enter. When he dies his statue is set on a tall column. From this height, he can see all the misery in the city. He weeps and wants to help his people.

A Cock and the Horses

January 13, 2023 05:20 - 1 minute - 1.33 MB

A Cock started scratching the straw among Horses stamped their hooves. The Cock said everyone had to be careful that they did not tread on each other.

The Flute Player

January 11, 2023 16:29 - 1 minute - 1.26 MB

Moral of the story is that, self importance can be harmful.

The King and his Ghost

January 10, 2023 04:40 - 1 minute - 1.33 MB

This short story emphasises the importance of living with honesty. It inspires one to live a life full of integrity and truthfulness without any kind of greed. 

The Selfish Giant

January 06, 2023 02:15 - 1 minute - 1.72 MB

In the given story, the Giant became truly happy only after he became kind to the children and allowed them to play in his garden. Similarly, selfishness takes us nowhere in life, always making us feel grumpy and sad but being kind towards others gives us a feeling of satisfaction.

The Old Jackal and the Elephant

January 04, 2023 00:48 - 1 minute - 1.75 MB

The moral of the story is, we should know ours enemies. One should never fall prey for flattering words. 

The Priest and the Goat

January 03, 2023 00:38 - 1 minute - 1.57 MB

We see in life how people change their decision by listening to other people. Then they regret it and don’t do anything about it.

A Pit Brimmed With Water

January 01, 2023 16:36 - 1 minute - 1020 KB

The moral of the story is not to neglect our duty. 

The Tiger and the Woodpecker

December 04, 2022 00:43 - 1 minute - 1.12 MB

If you treat others kindly, they will treat you the same way. The tiger failed to repay the woodpecker's kindness; instead, he was unkind, arrogant and mean towards him. This, the woodpecker taught him a good lesson by giving back what he deserved. 

The Blue Jackle

December 01, 2022 00:24 - 1 minute - 1.28 MB

Moral of the story is, excess of Greed is harmful.

The Tailor and the Elephant

November 09, 2022 17:35 - 1 minute - 1.09 MB

The moral of the story “The elephant and the Tailor” is that tit for tat. The meaning of tit for tat is that we should treat the other person in the same way the other person is treating us.

A Wise Parrot

November 04, 2022 16:37 - 1 minute - 1.06 MB

Nothing is permanent in the world and one should never lose patience.

The Dog and the Rabbit

November 03, 2022 00:37 - 1 minute - 1.19 MB

The story teaches us that it is important to never boast about the skills and always help others when they are in need.

The Bear and the Gardener

November 01, 2022 00:17 - 1 minute - 1.07 MB

This fable warns against making foolish friendships.

The Deceitful Bird

October 22, 2022 04:22 - 1 minute - 1.43 MB

Selfishness leads one to his own destruction. Hence, we should never lie, care for our loved ones by sharing things, and be honest with people.

The King's Son and the Painted Lion

October 18, 2022 15:14 - 1 minute - 1.41 MB

A dream said King’s Son would be killed by a Lion. King built a fortress with a painted Lion for the Son. A thorn near the painting stuck the Son who died.

The Life Lesson

October 16, 2022 12:09 - 1 minute - 1.17 MB

Life will always have problems and pressures, like the boiling water in the story. It's how you respond and react to these problems that counts the most. 

The Potter

September 09, 2022 13:40 - 1 minute - 1.74 MB

You should never try to be like someone you are not, you should be happy with what you are and can do. 

Unnecessary Doubts

September 06, 2022 14:23 - 56 seconds - 901 KB

If you don’t give your 100 percent in a relationship, you’ll always keep doubting if the other person has given his or her 100%.

The Crow and the Oyster

September 05, 2022 13:10 - 55 seconds - 882 KB

The moral of the story is, do not trust people on their face value. 

Cocoon and the Butterfly

September 03, 2022 17:29 - 1 minute - 1.57 MB

Our struggles in life help to develop our strengths. Without struggles, we never grow and get stronger, so it's important for us to tackle challenges on our own, and not rely on help from others all the time.

A Friendly Advice

September 01, 2022 14:18 - 56 seconds - 892 KB

The moral of the story is, fortune favours those who work hard. 

The Thief and the Innkeeper

August 24, 2022 15:54 - 2 minutes - 2.03 MB

A Thief hired a room with the idea of stealing something to pay for it. Nothing found. So, instead of stealing, the thief scared the Innkeeper.

The Obstacle in our Path

August 16, 2022 16:25 - 1 minute - 1.31 MB

The king showed the peasant what many of us never understand: every obstacle presents an opportunity to improve our condition. Motivate yourself, reach your goals.