Short Bedtime tales not only entertain children but also teach them. In today’s digital era, where cartoons and video games are everywhere. Short stories can become a positive and productive for children. Short stories enhance the imagination of children and teach them new morals and values. Childhood memories are often associated with stories.
IMPORTANCE
Short stories play a very important role in the emotional and mental development of children. Through these stories, children are introduced to new words, their vocabulary becomes stronger and their listening and reading skills improve. Along with this, children also learn empathy and sensitivity from the characters of the stories.
Types of Stories
- Moral Stories – There is always some lesson.
Animal Stories – Like Panchtantra stories, where animals speak and we learn something from them. - Fairy Tales- These are stories from the fantasy world which excite children.
- Adventure Stories – There is thrill in them and children read them with excitement, like searching in a jungle or looking for a treasure.
- Funny Stories – humorous stories which make children laugh and refresh their mood
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MORAL STORY
The moral stories told to us in childhood have a deep impact on our lives. These stories teach us important things like honesty, friendship, charity, hard work and truth. A short story and a lesson at the end that is the magic of a moral story. These stories not only teach good habits to children but also help in building their character.
The Lad Who Went to the North Wind
Once, a poor boy named Erik was carrying a sack of flour home when a strong wind blew it all away.“That must be the North Wind,” said Erik. “I’ll go and ask for it back.”He bravely walked over mountains and through snow until he reached the North Wind’s icy home.The North Wind said, “I cannot return your flour, but take this magic tablecloth. Say, Set the table and it will give you food.”On his way home, Erik stopped at an inn, but the manager, stole the tablecloth and replaced it with an normal one
.At home,he saw it didn’t work,so he bravely went back to the North Wind.This time, the North Wind gave him a magic sheep that made gold. But again, the innkeeper stole it.He went back a third time.
The North Wind gave him a magic stick and said, Use it only when needed.When the manager tried to trick him again.He said Stick, do your dutyThe stick chased the manager until he returned the stolen things.He brought the real magic gifts to home, and he and his mother lived happily and safely.
Moral
Bravery means standing up for what’s right, even when it’s hard. Never give up.
The Story of the Old Man Who Made Withered Trees to Flower
Once upon a time in Japan, there lived a kind old man and his wife. They loved animals and cared for a sweet little dog named Shiro.One day, Shiro led the old man to a spot under a tree and barked.
The man dug there and found a box full of gold! He and his wife used the gold to help others in their village.Their greedy neighbor saw this and borrowed Shiro, hoping to find valuables too. But when the dog led him to a spot, there was only garbage. Angry, the mean man hurt poor Shiro.The kind old man was heartbroken but took the dog’s ashes and placed them under a withered cherry tree.
Suddenly, the tree bloomed with beautiful flowers.Word spread, and even the emperor heard about it. The old man was invited to the palace, where he made another withered tree blossom. The emperor rewarded him for his kindness and magic touch.But when the greedy neighbor tried to copy him, nothing happened. He was sent away in shame.
Moral
Kindness and a pure heart bring beauty and blessings, while greed leads to sorrow.
The Princess Mayblossom
Once upon a time, in a beautiful kingdom, a princess named Mayblossom was born. A wise fairy came to bless her at her birth and said,
“She will be good and kind, but she must learn from her own choices.”As Mayblossom grew up, she was sweet and lovely, but also a little awkward and too trusting.
One day, when she turned sixteen, she begged her parents to let her leave the palace and see the world. The King and Queen were worried, but they finally agreed, sending guards to protect her.On her journey, Princess Mayblossom met a charming woman who seemed friendly. But this woman was actually a wicked fairy in disguise! She tricked Mayblossom, captured her, and locked her in a tower in the forest.
The princess was scared, but she didn’t give up. She remembered what she had learned in books and stories. She used her cleverness, kindness, and bravery to outsmart the fairy and escape.With the help of a kind young man and the fairy who had blessed her, Princess Mayblossom returned home, wiser and stronger.Her parents welcomed her with joy, and from that day on, Mayblossom ruled with a kind heart and a wise mind.
Moral
Kindness is important, but wisdom and caution protect you. Learn from your mistakes and grow stronger.
The Lion and the boar
One summer day, a lion and a wild boar came to a small pond to drink water. Both were very thirsty.When both started drinking water suddenly they had a fight as to who should drink first. The lion started roaring.
This is my place. The boar also said angrily I am also a part of the jungle, I also have right.The fight got so big that both started attacking each other. But as they were fighting, their eyes went towards the sky. There in the sky, the vulture and the hawk were watching them both, as if they were just waiting for them to fall.The lion looked at the pig and said If we keep fighting, these predatory birds will eat both of us.
The pig nodded and said, Let’s drink water first and then go our way peacefully.Both forgot their fight and drank water together, then went away from there.
Moral
Showing understanding at the right time can save our lives.
or
It is better to understand it than to fight without any meaning.
The Blacksmith and His Dog
Once lived as a blacksmith in a village. His job was to heat iron and make tools from it. The whole day there was a fire burning in his shop, the hammer was in action, and sparks were flying.He also had a dog with him. When the blacksmith worked, the dog slept in a corner. But as soon as the blacksmith sat down to eat the dog would immediately wake up and come to him without any shame.
One day the blacksmith said smilingly When I work so hard, you sleep peacefully. But as soon as the food comes, you are the first to stand up.The dog did not say anything, just kept wagging his tail as if he was saying buddy the work is yours, but the reward is everyone’s
Moral
One should not trust those who come along only at the time of benefit.
Or
Only the one who works hard should get the real fruit.