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The Story of the Blue Jackal - A Kids' Story The Story of the Blue Jackal Once upon a time, long ago, there was a clever but very greedy lomda, which means a jackal, living deep inside a green and beautiful forest. The forest was full of tall trees, colorful birds, wild animals, and fresh streams of water. The lomda was smart, but he was also very hungry all the time. He did not like to work hard or hunt honestly. Instead, he was always thinking of tricks and clever plans to fill his stomach. One sunny morning, the lomda said to himself, “I am very hungry today. There is no easy food in the forest. I should go to the nearby village. Humans always keep tasty food.” With this thought, he quietly walked toward the village. As soon as the villagers saw the lomda, they became afraid and angry. “A jackal has come!” they shouted. The villagers picked up stones and sticks and started chasing him away. The lomda became very scared. He ran as fast as his legs could carry him. Stones fl...

Madku's Revenge: A Story of Frogs and Serpents Once upon a time, deep in a dark, quiet well, lived   Madku , the king of frogs. He was not just any frog—he was wise, brave, and loved by many. The well was his kingdom, and many frogs lived there with him. His family and friends were all part of his little frog kingdom. But not everything was peaceful. Some of Madku’s relatives were jealous of him. They wanted to be the king instead. They whispered among themselves and planned to take over the throne. One sunny morning, Madku noticed something strange. His relatives were acting sneaky and secretive. He thought, “Hmm… I think they are planning something bad. They might want to take my throne!” Madku wanted to stop them, but he didn’t want to fight. So he gave them gifts—shiny pebbles, fresh water, and tasty insects. His relatives took the gifts and smiled, but inside, Madku knew they were still angry and jealous. Deep down, Madku felt upset. He wanted to teach them a lesson. He wanted...

The Wise Hare and the Arrogant Lion Once upon a time, in a big, green jungle, there lived a lion. He was not just any lion—he was the king of the jungle. All the animals feared him. He was the strongest, the fastest, and the bravest animal in the whole forest. Whenever he walked through the jungle, every animal would hide. No one dared to cross his path. The lion was also very hungry most of the time. He loved to hunt. Every day, he would go out looking for food. The animals of the jungle were scared of being eaten. So, they made a deal with the lion. Every day, one animal would come to the lion and offer itself as food. This way, the lion got to eat, and the other animals stayed safe. One bright sunny morning, the lion woke up feeling extremely hungry. He stretched his legs and roared loudly. “Where is my food today?” he growled. “Why is no one bringing me anything to eat?” The animals had never missed a day before. Today was different. The lion was starting to get angry. His stomach ...

The Talkative Turtle Learns to Listen Once upon a time, in a deep blue lake hidden inside a thick green forest, there lived a very talkative turtle named   Tom . Tom was not an ordinary turtle. He loved to talk all day long. He talked in the morning, he talked in the afternoon, and he even talked at night.  Tom talked to everyone he met. He talked to tiny ants walking near the lake. He talked to colorful fish swimming around him. He talked to frogs, deer, monkeys, and even big elephants who came to drink water from the lake. Everyone in the forest knew Tom because he always had something to say. Tom’s best friends were two kind geese named   Bo   and   Mo . They lived in the same lake and visited Tom every day. Bo and Mo loved Tom very much, even though he talked a lot. “Good morning, Tom!” Bo would say. “Good morning, Bo! Good morning, Mo! Did you sleep well? I slept well. I had a long dream. Let me tell you about it,” Tom would reply happily. Bo and Mo would s...

The Cost of Greed: A Miser's Tale Once upon a time, there was a man named Jack. He lived in a small, quiet village. Everyone in the village knew Jack because he loved to collect things. Jack had many toys, many stamps, and many shiny coins. But out of everything he owned, his   favorite things were his gold coins . Jack loved gold coins more than anything. He liked to look at them, hold them, and count them every day. He did not buy anything with them. He just liked   counting them . Jack had a big garden behind his house. The garden was full of flowers, trees, and small paths. Every morning, Jack walked in the garden. He liked the quiet and the peace. Birds sang in the garden, and the wind played with the leaves. Jack loved spending time there. Every night before going to bed, Jack took out his gold coins. He counted them one by one. “One, two, three…” he would say softly. Sometimes he counted them slowly, sometimes he counted them fast. Counting them made him very happy. Aft...

Think Before You Act: A Lesson from Udhata Think Before You Act: A Lesson from Udhata Once upon a time, in a small village by the river, there lived a donkey named   Udhata . Udhata belonged to a local fisherman. Every day, he worked hard, pulling the fisherman's cart and carrying heavy loads. But poor Udhata was always   hungry . There was never enough food for him, and he grew   thin and weak . One day, Udhata said to himself, "I cannot be hungry anymore. I must find some food for myself." Udhata had a clever friend, a jackal, who often helped him. The jackal’s name was   Jinku . Udhata shared his plan with Jinku. "Jinku,"   Udhata said,   "I want to find food tonight. Will you come with me?" Jinku thought for a moment and replied,   "I will go with you, Udhata. But we must be careful. Humans are nearby, and they might not like us eating their food." That night, under the bright moon, Udhata and Jinku walked q...