Tag: stories for kids
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The Race
Once, devarishi1 Narada came to Kailash to meet Lord Shiva, the God of destruction. Shiva was sitting with his wife Parvati and their children Karthikeya and Ganesha. Narada brought them a mango as a gift and offered it. “This mango looks delicious. Why don’t we cut it and eat?” asked Parvati. “O Parvati! This mango…
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Who is the Real King?
Birbal was one of the most trusted advisors of Mughal Emperor Akbar, known for his wit and intelligence. As time passed, his fame grew far and wide. Reports of his intelligence and wits reached the King of Iran. The king was intrigued. “I wonder if Birbal is as sharp as everyone says he is. The…
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The Ant and the Dove
One hot summer day, a dove flew down to the bank of a river. “I am parched. Let me drink some water to quench my thirst.” As she was drinking the water, she noticed an ant nearby. A gush of wind pushed the ant into the river. “Can ants swim?” She thought. But then she…
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The Fir Tree
There once lived a fir tree in a forest. The fir tree was tiny, and all the surrounding trees dwarfed him. He wanted to be tall and majestic like all the other fir and pine trees around him.Children frequently picnicked near the fir tree. They would sit under the shade of the other trees, eating…
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The Cat’s Judgement
Birdie was a partridge who lived in the hollow of a tree. He loved his tiny home. One day, he travelled to meet his friends living in another forest. When he returned a few days later, he returned, and he was shocked. A furry being had occupied his home. “Who are you? Why are you…
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Shravana Kumar
Shravana Kumar was a young hermit who was very devoted to his parents. His parents were old and blind, so Shravana spent his time taking care of their needs. One day, Shravana Kumar’s father called him and said, “Son, we are getting old and weak. All we want to do in life now is go…
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The Tortoise and the Geese
Sheldon was a tortoise who lived in a beautiful lake surrounded by mountains. He was best friends with two geese named Glider and Ollie. Floating on the crystal clear water, Sheldon told his friends, “This is heaven. I never wish to go anywhere.” Both Glider and Ollie agreed, and they all lived in harmony for…
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Ganesha writes Mahabharata
Sage Ved Vyasa created the great Indian epic, Mahabharata. After composing the Mahabharata, he prayed to Lord Brahma, the creator. When Brahma appeared before him, Vyasa said, “O Brahma, I have created the poem Mahabharata, which describes the mystery of the Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas and history. I have imagined it in my mind, and I…
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The Fifth Voyage of Sindbad
Hindbad, the porter was excited since he was back at the home of Sindbad, the sailor, for another feast and another story. Sindbad, one of the richest men in Baghdad, came by his wealth during his voyages by sheer grit, determination and luck. The previous days, Sindbad had told Hindbad the adventures during his first…
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The Tiger and the Persimmon
This is a folk tale from Korea. Persimmon is an Oriental fruit grown predominantly in China, Korea, Japan. One night, a man-eating tiger entered a village from a nearby forest. “I am hungry. Let me find someone to eat,” thought the tiger. Just then, it heard the sound of a baby crying from a house.…
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