The Greedy Little Bird and the Lesson of Sharing

The Greedy Bird - A Moral Kids Story

The Greedy Bird

Once upon a time, in a big, green forest, there was a beautiful lake. Around the lake, tall trees grew everywhere. On these trees lived a flock of birds. The birds were happy and safe in the forest. They had a queen bird who was very wise and smart. She cared for all the birds and made sure everyone had enough food.

Every morning, the queen bird called all the birds together. She said, “My dear friends, today I will divide you into small groups. Each group will fly in a different direction to find food. Work hard, and bring back what you find.”

All the birds listened to the queen. They loved her and worked very hard every day. When a bird found some food, she would carry it back to the nest where the queen lived. If the food was too heavy, she would call other birds to help. Together, they would bring it back.

Every evening, the queen bird would stand on a big branch and say, “Friends, here is the food for today. Let us share it equally. No bird should go hungry.” Then, all the birds would eat happily and thank their queen.

One sunny morning, a young bird was flying far away from the forest. She had shiny feathers and bright eyes. She loved to explore new places. Suddenly, she saw a small village. In the village, she saw something she had never seen before.

Many bullock carts were moving on the dusty roads. The carts were full of sacks of grains. Some grains fell on the road as the carts moved. The young bird’s eyes grew wide. She thought, “Wow! So much food is lying on the road. I do not have to work so hard. I can eat all this food!”

The young bird was very excited. But she knew the queen would not allow the birds to go to the village. So, she had an idea. She flew back to the nest and met the queen.

“Queen,” said the young bird, “I saw a village far away. There are carts on the road. They are very big and dangerous. If any bird goes there, it can be crushed by the wheels.”

The queen bird looked at the young bird. She trusted her. “Thank you for warning us,” said the queen. “All of you, listen carefully. Do not fly in the direction of the village. It is dangerous.”

The young bird smiled inside. She thought, “Now all the food belongs to me! No one else will eat it.”

Every day, while the other birds were busy working hard, the young bird secretly flew to the village. She ate the grains on the road and never shared them. She became very full and happy. She thought, “Why should I work when I can get food so easily?”

As days passed, the young bird grew fat. She no longer flew far like before. She became lazy and slow. Her friends in the flock still worked hard, but she stayed near the village, eating all day.

One morning, the young bird was pecking at the grains. She was so busy eating that she did not see a big bullock cart coming toward her. The cart moved fast. The young bird tried to fly away, but she was too slow. The cart ran over her.

The young bird lay on the road. She could not move. She was gone.

The rest of the flock noticed that she did not return to the nest. They searched everywhere. “Where is she?” asked one little bird. “I don’t know,” said another. “We must find her,” said the queen.

Finally, they found her on the village road. The queen bird cried. “Oh, my dear bird,” she said softly. “Greed has taken you away from us.”

All the birds were sad. They realized that the young bird had made a mistake. She wanted all the food for herself and did not care about anyone else. Her greed had caused her death.

The queen stood before the flock. “Listen, my friends,” she said. “The lesson we learn today is very important. Greed can harm us. If we only think of ourselves and forget to share, we can get into danger. We must always work together and share our food equally.”

The birds nodded. They promised to remember this lesson. “We will always help each other,” said one little bird. “Yes, sharing is very important,” said another.

From that day on, the birds worked even harder together. They divided the food fairly. No bird went hungry. And whenever a new bird joined the flock, the queen reminded them, “Always work together and share. Do not let greed take over your heart.”

The young bird’s story was told to every new bird in the flock. “Remember,” the queen would say, “selfishness can be dangerous. Only by helping each other can we stay safe and happy.”

And so, the birds lived happily in the forest. They flew high and played near the lake. They shared their food and looked out for one another. The forest was full of songs and laughter, and all the birds knew the true meaning of sharing and kindness.

THE END

Moral of the story: Greed can cause harm. Sharing and helping each other leads to happiness and safety.


Questions and Answers

1. Simple Comprehension Questions

Q1: Where did the flock of birds live?
A1: The birds lived in a big green forest near a lake.

Q2: Who was in charge of the flock of birds?
A2: The queen bird was in charge.

Q3: What did the queen bird do every morning?
A3: She divided the birds into groups and sent them to find food.

Q4: What did the young bird see in the village?
A4: She saw bullock carts carrying sacks of grains, and grains falling on the road.

Q5: Why did the young bird lie to the queen?
A5: She wanted all the food for herself and didn’t want other birds to go to the village.

2. Moral and Lesson Questions

Q6: What happened to the young bird in the end?
A6: She was run over by a cart because she became greedy and careless.

Q7: Why is sharing important, according to the story?
A7: Sharing is important because it keeps everyone safe, happy, and cared for.

Q8: What did the queen bird teach the flock after the young bird’s accident?
A8: The queen taught that greed can be dangerous and that everyone should work together and share.

3. Critical Thinking Questions

Q9: Could the young bird have done something differently to stay safe?
A9: Yes, she could have shared the grains with the flock and worked together, instead of being greedy.

Q10: How do you think the other birds felt when they found the young bird?
A10: They felt sad and worried because she was part of their flock and her greed caused her death.

Q11: What would happen if all the birds were greedy like the young bird?
A11: They would fight, go hungry, and might get hurt because no one would help each other.

Q12: How can you apply the lesson from this story in your life?
A12: By sharing with friends, helping family members, and not being selfish.

4. Fun and Reflective Questions

Q13: If you were the young bird, what would you have done when you saw the grains?
A13: I would bring some grains back and share them with my friends in the flock.

Q14: Can you think of a time when sharing made you or someone else happy?
A14: [Child can answer based on personal experience, e.g., sharing toys, snacks, or helping a friend.]

Q15: Why do you think the young bird became lazy and fat?
A15: She stopped working hard because she got all the food without effort and didn’t take care of herself.



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