stories

The Brave King and the Never-Giving-Up Spider Long ago, in the beautiful land of Macedonia, there lived a brave and kind king named  Alexander . He loved his country very much and wanted his people to live in peace and freedom. At that time, Macedonia was not under England, and King Alexander ruled his land wisely. One day, the King of England came to Macedonia with a very large and powerful army. King Alexander tried his best to protect his country, but his army was small. Still, he did not lose courage. He gathered his soldiers and fought bravely against the enemy. King Alexander and his men fought   six hard battles , but sadly, they lost every time. After each battle, fewer soldiers were left. Many were tired, hurt, and afraid. Slowly, the army broke apart, and hope began to fade. In the end, King Alexander had no soldiers left to fight with him. With a heavy heart, King Alexander had to run away to save his life. He hid in forests, hills, and lonely mountain places. He wa...

The Wise Man Who Never Lied - A Kids' Story by Manmohan The Wise Man Who Never Lied Once upon a time, there lived a wise man named Manmohan. He was known throughout the land for his impeccable honesty. Even people who lived far away knew about him and his reputation for truthfulness. One day, the king heard about Manmohan and ordered his subjects to bring him to the palace. When Manmohan arrived at the palace, the king asked him, "Manmohan, is it true that you have never lied?" Manmohan replied, "It's true." The king continued, "And you will never lie in your life?" Manmohan confidently replied, "I'm sure about that." The king then warned him to be careful, as lies could easily slip off one's tongue. Several days later, the king called for Manmohan once again. This time, there was a large crowd gathered, as the king was about to go hunting. The king held onto his horse's mane, with his left foot already on the stirrup. He t...

The Thirsty Crow: A Story of Creativity and Problem-Solving A Thirsty Crow: A Story of Creativity and Problem-Solving Once upon a time, in a beautiful green forest full of tall trees, colorful flowers, and singing birds, there lived a clever and kind crow named   Charlie . Charlie had shiny black feathers and bright, curious eyes. All the animals in the forest knew Charlie because he was very smart and always calm in difficult times. He loved to watch the world carefully and think before acting. One summer day, the sun was very hot. The sky was clear, and not a single cloud could be seen. The heat was so strong that the leaves on the trees looked tired, and the small animals were hiding in the shade. Charlie was flying around the forest, but soon he felt very thirsty. “Oh no,” Charlie said to himself, “I need water badly.” Charlie flew to the river, but it was completely dry. He went to the pond near the big banyan tree, but there was no water there either. Even the small str...

Ananse and the Pot of Wisdom - A Kids Story Ananse and the Pot of Wisdom Once upon a time, long, long ago, there was a small spider named   Ananse . Ananse lived in a warm land full of trees, birds, animals, and people. Even though Ananse was very small, he had a very big wish in his heart. He wanted to   learn everything . He was curious about the sky, the earth, plants, animals, and people. He always asked questions. “Why is the sky blue?” Ananse asked the birds. “How do plants grow?” he asked the farmers. “Why do people laugh and cry?” he asked the elders. Sometimes, the others felt tired of his many questions. But Ananse never stopped asking or learning. He believed that   knowledge was very important . High above the land lived   Nyame , the God of the sky and heaven. Nyame could see everything that happened on earth. He noticed Ananse and his strong love for learning. Nyame said to himself, “This little spider loves knowledge more than anything. I should rew...

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 tod...

Work is Worship: The Story of Narada and the Farmer Work as Worship: Narada's Lesson in Devotion Long, long ago, in a peaceful land filled with forests, rivers, and small villages, there lived a great sage named   Narada . Narada was known all over the world for his deep love for   Lord Vishnu . He wore simple clothes, carried a musical instrument called a veena, and always walked with a gentle smile on his face. Every day, Narada woke up early in the morning and chanted the name of Lord Vishnu. “Vishnu… Vishnu… Vishnu…” He chanted while walking, while resting, and even while traveling from one place to another. His heart was always filled with devotion. People who saw him would say, “Narada is the greatest devotee of Lord Vishnu.” Narada traveled from village to village, forest to forest, and even to heavenly places. Wherever he went, he sang songs about Lord Vishnu and taught people to remember God. Over time, a small thought came into Narada’s mind. He began to won...