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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...

The Donkey and the Jackal's Nighttime Adventures Once upon a time, in a small, quiet village, there lived a   washerman   and his   donkey . Every day, the donkey carried heavy bags of clothes to and from the river. He worked hard, but at night, he was allowed to go into the   field   to eat fresh, green grass. The donkey liked the grass very much, but he had a bad habit. Sometimes, he would sneak into the   nearby farms   and eat   vegetables   that did not belong to him. He knew he should not do this, but the vegetables looked so delicious that he could not stop himself. One evening, while the donkey was walking near the forest, he met a   jackal . “Hello, donkey! My name is Jumpy,” said the jackal with a sly smile. “Hello, Jumpy! I am Duffer. Would you like to be my friend?” asked the donkey. “Yes!” said Jumpy. “I am always looking for friends who like to have fun at night.” From that day on, the donkey and the jackal became   go...

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...

The Baby Mouse and The Baby Snake - A Kids Story The Baby Mouse And The Baby Snake Once upon a time, long ago, there was a big, beautiful green forest. The forest was full of tall trees, colorful flowers, soft grass, and many animals. Birds sang sweet songs every morning, and butterflies flew happily in the air. In this forest lived a tiny baby mouse and a little baby snake. This is a kids story about friendship, family advice, and learning important life lessons. The baby mouse was born in a small, warm hole under the ground. His mother made the hole very cozy with dry leaves and soft grass. She loved her baby mouse very much. Every day, she hugged him and told him stories about the forest. She also gave him advice to keep him safe. The baby snake was born in a different place. His mother laid her eggs inside a hole in a tall tree. When the baby snake came out of his egg, his mother watched him closely. She taught him how to move, how to hide, and how to survive in the forest. The ...

The Cheetah and the Lazy Hunter - A Traditional Zulu Story The Cheetah and the Lazy Hunter - A Traditional Zulu Story Once upon a time, long, long ago, there was a wide and sunny land filled with tall grass, green trees, and many wild animals. In this beautiful land lived a hunter. But this hunter was not like the brave and hardworking hunters in old stories. He was very lazy. Every day, the hunter sat under the shade of a big tree. The tree was old and strong, and its leaves were wide and cool. The hunter liked to sleep there all day. He did not like to walk, run, or hunt. He did not like to use his bow and arrow. Most of all, he did not like to work hard. The hunter was always hungry. His stomach growled all the time. But instead of getting up to find food, he just sat and dreamed. “Oh, I wish food would come to me by itself,” he said again and again. “I do not want to chase animals. I do not want to work. I want an easy life.” One hot afternoon, as the hunter sat under his tr...