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A Collection of Moral Stories on Education, Motivation, Inspiration, Love, Family, Fables, Short, Bed Time Stories for Kids, Students, and everyone.
- The Giving Tree
Moral: Parents will always be there and give everything they...
- Motivation
Short motivational moral stories. A Collection of short...
- Education
Educational stories collection gives you something to learn...
- Family
Once upon a time in a village, there was an old man named...
- Love
A man married a beautiful girl. He loved her very much. One...
- A Limit of Your Kindness
Moral: Helping others is not a bad thing at all. But...
- The Giving Tree
- Short Stories with Moral Lessons
- 8 Stories with Moral Lessons For Children
- 3 of Aesop's Fables
- 13 Short Stories with Lessons For Adults
The following short stories illustrate a moral or lesson. There are sections for 1. children's stories, 2. Aesop's fables, 3. and stories for adults. There is overlap between the stories for children and adults. Many of them are suitable for both. I've divided them as a general indication of their difficulty level. The parenthetical description aft...
1. "King Midas and the Golden Touch" Adapted From Ovid
King Midas is very rich and loves gold. His wish is to be able to turn whatever he touches into gold. One day his wish is granted. Read "King Midas and the Golden Touch"
2. "Harry and the Haystack" by Unknown
As Harry leaves home to play ball with John, his mother reminds him not to play on the haystack. It's dangerous, as it could collapse at any time. Harry and John amuse themselves as long as they can with various games. Eventually, their attention turns to the haystack. Read "Harry and the Haystack"(PDF Pg. 3)
3. "Please" by Alicia Aspinwall
A little boy demands things without saying "please". His older brother is very polite. One morning at breakfast, something unusual happens that makes the older brother even more mannerly. Read "Please"
While Aesop's fables are excellent examples of short stories with lessons, they're very well known. I'll only include a few here. If you like these selections, it's easy to find lots more.
Many of the following stories are also good for children, but the writing level and content make them suitable for adults.
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- An Old Man Lived in the Village. An old man lived in the village. He was one of the most unfortunate people in the world. The whole village was tired of him; he was always gloomy, he constantly complained and was always in a bad mood.
- The Wise Man. People have been coming to the wise man, complaining about the same problems every time. One day he told them a joke and everyone roared in laughter.
- The Foolish Donkey. A salt seller used to carry the salt bag on his donkey to the market every day. On the way they had to cross a stream. One day the donkey suddenly tumbled down the stream and the salt bag also fell into the water.
- Having A Best Friend. A story tells that two friends were walking through the desert. During some point of the journey they had an argument, and one friend slapped the other one in the face.
- The Lion and the Mouse. Moral: Kindness is never wasted. A well-known fable by Aesop is “The Lion and The Mouse.” This story is about a lion who spared the life of a mouse.
- The Ant and the Grasshopper. Moral: There is a time for work and a time for play. “The Ant and the Grasshopper” is another popular moral story. This tale is about a grasshopper who spends his days singing and playing instead of preparing for winter.
- The Boy Who Cried Wolf. Moral: Liars aren’t believed even when they tell the truth. “The Boy Who Cried Wolf” is a classic story that has been around for centuries.
- The Hare and the Tortoise. Moral: You can be more successful by doing things slowly and steadily rather than quickly and carelessly. The fable is about a hare who mocks a tortoise for being slow.
- The Kind Elephant. In a lush jungle, there lived a wise and kind elephant named Ellie. Animals from all around sought her advice because she was known for her gentle wisdom.
- The Magical Paintbrush. In a small village, there lived a poor but talented artist named Mia. She dreamed of a magic paintbrush that could bring her paintings to life.
- The Three Seeds of Hope. Once, there was a boy named Sam who found three different seeds. He decided to plant them in his garden. The first seed grew into a tall, strong tree that bore delicious fruits.
- The Kind Swan and the Crow. In a serene pond, there was a beautiful white swan named Sarah. She was known for her grace and kindness to all the creatures in the pond.
Feb 16, 2024 · 20 Short Moral Stories For Kids. 1. The Boy Who Cried Wolf. The Moral. Lying breaks trust, and no one believes a liar — even when they tell the truth. Once, there was a boy who became bored when he watched over the village sheep grazing on the hillside. To entertain himself, he sang out, “Wolf!
7. The Hanoi Rat Bounty. The Hanoi Rat Bounty is a story with a moral about entrepreneurial spirit and perverse incentives. The moral of the story: Beware of Cobra Effects and the unintended negative consequences of your intervention. 8. A Useless Life. A Useless Life is a Zen story about wisdom and compassion.
