stories

The Stork's Deception: How the Clever Crab Saved the Tank The Stork's Deception: How the Clever Crab Saved the Tank Once upon a time, in a quiet and beautiful village, there was a clear and lovely water tank. The water in the tank was fresh and cool. Many fish, frogs, and crabs lived happily inside it. Green plants grew around the tank, and birds often came to visit. Near this water tank lived a tall white stork. The stork had long legs, a long neck, and a sharp beak. He was very good at catching fish. Every day, he stood near the tank, caught fish easily, and ate them. He was strong, fast, and proud of his hunting skills. The stork thought, “I am the best hunter here. No one can catch fish better than me.” Time passed, and the stork became old. His legs were weak, his eyes were not sharp, and his neck often hurt. Catching fish was no longer easy for him. Sometimes he stood near the tank for hours and caught nothing. The stork became very hungry. “Oh no,” he said sadly. “I ...

Agasthya's Extraordinary Feat: The Tale of Drinking the Ocean Agasthya's Extraordinary Feat: The Tale of Drinking the Ocean Long, long ago, in the world of   Indian mythology , there lived many powerful beings. This world was full of magic, wonder, and great battles. Among these beings were the   Devas   and the   Asuras . The Devas were kind and wise gods who lived in   Devalok , the heavenly world above the Earth. The Asuras were strong but cruel beings who lived in   Paatal , the dark world below the Earth. The Devas and the Asuras were always fighting with each other. Their fights never seemed to end. Both sides wanted power and control over the universe. However, there was one big difference between them. The Asuras became very powerful at night, after the sun went down. The Devas, on the other hand, became stronger during the daytime, when the sun shone brightly in the sky. Because of this, the Asuras always attacked the Devas at night. When the ...

The Circus School Adventure: Learning and Performing Under the Big Top Once upon a time, there was a traveling circus called   Circus Tortellini . It was not like any other circus. Circus Tortellini went from town to town, bringing happiness and exciting shows for children of all ages. The ringmaster of the circus was   Franco Tortellini . Franco had a big, shiny hat and a red coat with gold buttons. He loved children and knew that they could have fun   and   learn new things at the circus. Whenever Circus Tortellini came to a town, it often went to schools. The circus workers would put up their big, colorful tent right next to the school. Children, teachers, parents, grandparents, and friends were all invited to watch the amazing circus show. One sunny morning, four best friends— Leon, Mia, Emma, and Noah —went to see Circus Tortellini. They could not stop clapping and cheering as they watched. “Look at that clown!” Leon shouted. “He is so funny!” “I wish I could ri...

Cinderella: A Fairy Tale of Love and Magic Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there lived a kind and lovely young girl named   Cinderella . She had a warm smile and a gentle heart. But life was not always easy for her. When Cinderella was very little, her mother passed away. Her father loved her very much, but after some time, he remarried a woman who already had   two daughters . At first, everything seemed fine. But soon, Cinderella’s stepmother and stepsisters began to show their   true colors . They were jealous of Cinderella’s beauty and her kind nature. They treated her very badly. “Cinderella, clean the kitchen!” her stepmother shouted one morning. “Yes, stepmother,” Cinderella said softly. She didn’t complain, even though her hands were sore from scrubbing. “Cinderella, wash the clothes and polish the floors. Make sure everything is perfect for us,” the stepsisters demanded. Cinderella worked all day and all night. She cooked, cleaned, and did every chore in ...

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...