stories

The Lonely Crocodile Finds Friends The Lonely Crocodile Finds Friends Once upon a time, in a green jungle full of tall trees and singing birds, there lived a reptile named   Coku . Coku was a crocodile who lived near a wide, clean river. The river sparkled in the sunlight and was home to many fish, frogs, and water plants. Coku loved swimming in the river. He loved the cool water and the gentle waves. But one day, Coku felt very   lonely . He had spent the whole day swimming up and down the river, but he did not see anyone to play with. No birds came close. No animals stopped by the water. Coku climbed onto a warm rock near the riverbank and sighed. “I wish I had a friend to play with,” Coku said softly to himself. “Swimming alone is not fun.” As he lay on the rock, Coku saw something moving through the trees. It was   Gaj the elephant . Gaj was big, gray, and gentle. He walked slowly toward the river because the day was hot, and he ...

The Ugly Duckling The Ugly Duckling   Long ago, on a farm, a mother duck was sitting on her nest. How long do I have to wait for my eggs to hatch? she asked. "I'm forced to sit here by myself! And nobody pays me a visit. What could she do, though? A mother duck is obligated to keep her eggs warm until they hatch. The eggs finally started to crack. Yellow ducklings emerged from their shells one by one. They quaked while flapping their wings. Mama Duck exclaimed, "Look at all of you!" with delight. "You all are very adorable!" They cried out, "Quack, quack!" Mama Duck exclaimed, "Look at all of you!" with delight. "You all are very adorable!" They cried out, "Quack, quack!" Come line up, Mama Duck said. We'll head to the lake so you may take your first swim. She numbered from one to five: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Oh no, she exclaimed. I really ought to have six ducklings! However, the nest still contained one big egg....

The Power of a Light Heart The Power of a Light Heart: A Story of a Little Boy and a Farmer Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Tom. Tom loved to play outside every day. He had a   small red ball   that he liked to throw, catch, and roll in the grass. One sunny morning, Tom ran out into the   big green fields   near his home. He threw his ball high into the air.   “Catch it!”   he shouted to himself as he ran. The ball bounced and rolled across the soft grass. As Tom chased it, he saw a   farmer   standing near a brown donkey. The donkey was very still, and it looked tired. Tom ran closer. “Hello, sir! Why is your donkey not moving?” Tom asked politely. The farmer sighed. “Oh, hello, little boy. My donkey is carrying a very heavy load. I have tried everything, but he just will not move. I don’t know what to do.” Tom looked at the donkey. He saw that it was carrying a   big basket full of hay and vegetables . He thought for a mo...

  The Power of Kindness: A Balloon Seller's Journey to a Better Life Once upon a time, in a small and busy town, there lived a poor balloon seller. Every morning, he woke up very early, even before the sun rose. He washed his face with cold water, packed his colorful balloons into a big bag, and walked slowly toward a nearby school. His clothes were old but clean, and his face always carried a gentle smile. The balloon seller was not rich. In fact, he struggled every day to earn enough money to buy food. Some days, he sold many balloons. Other days, he sold only one or two. Still, he never complained. He believed that life was a gift and that kindness made life beautiful. In the morning, he stood outside the school gate. When children came out during lunchtime, he showed them balloons of many colors—red, blue, yellow, green, and pink. Some balloons were shaped like stars, some like hearts, and some like animals. “Uncle, how much is this balloon?” a child would ask. “It is very chea...