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10 Lines Short Stories with Morals for Children

Short stories are a wonderful way to learn valuable lessons.

Here are ten stories, each exactly twelve lines long, with a moral at the end. Enjoy reading them!

1. The Honest Woodcutter

Once, a poor woodcutter accidentally dropped his axe into a river. As he sat there in despair, a fairy appeared. She showed him a golden axe and asked if it was his. The woodcutter said it wasn't. She then showed him a silver axe, but he again said no. Finally, she showed him his old, wooden axe, and he happily claimed it. The fairy, impressed by his honesty, gave him all three axes. The woodcutter went home happily, richer than ever. He shared the story with his neighbours, who praised him for his honesty.

Moral: Honesty is the best policy.

2. The Thirsty Crow

A thirsty crow flew around looking for water. He found a pitcher with a little water at the bottom. The crow tried to reach the water but couldn't. Then, he thought of a clever plan. He picked up small stones and dropped them into the pitcher. Slowly, the water level rose. The crow drank the water and flew away happily. He told other crows about his trick, and they admired his cleverness.

Moral: Where there is a will, there is a way.

3. The Fox and the Grapes

A hungry fox saw a bunch of grapes hanging from a vine. He wanted to eat them but couldn't reach them. He tried jumping, but the grapes were too high. He jumped again and again but failed each time. Finally, he gave up and walked away. As he left, he said, "Those grapes are probably sour anyway." He consoled himself with this thought and moved on, looking for easier food.

Moral: It's easy to despise what you can't have.

4. The Lion and the Mouse

A lion was sleeping when a mouse ran over his paw. The lion woke up and caught the mouse. The mouse begged for his life, promising to help the lion one day. The lion laughed but let the mouse go. Later, the lion was caught in a hunter's net. The mouse heard his roars and gnawed through the ropes, freeing the lion. The lion thanked the mouse and learned never to underestimate anyone, no matter how small.

Moral: No act of kindness is ever wasted.

5. The Ant and the Grasshopper

All summer long, the ant worked hard to store food. The grasshopper sang and played, not worrying about the future. When winter came, the grasshopper had no food and was starving. He went to the ant and begged for food. The ant reminded him of his laziness and refused to share. The grasshopper realized his mistake and learned the importance of hard work.

Moral: Prepare today for the needs of tomorrow.

6. The Boy Who Cried Wolf

A boy was bored while watching his sheep, so he shouted, "Wolf! Wolf!" The villagers ran to help, but there was no wolf. The boy laughed, seeing them panic. He did this several times. One day, a real wolf came. The boy shouted for help, but no one believed him. The wolf ate his sheep, and the boy learned a harsh lesson about lying.

Moral: Liars are not believed even when they speak the truth.

7. The Tortoise and the Hare

A hare mocked a tortoise for being slow. The tortoise challenged the hare to a race. The hare, confident of winning, ran ahead and then took a nap. The tortoise kept moving slowly but steadily. The hare woke up to see the tortoise near the finish line. He ran, but it was too late; the tortoise had won. The hare learned not to underestimate others and the value of persistence.

Moral: Slow and steady wins the race.

8. The Goose with the Golden Eggs

A poor farmer had a goose that laid one golden egg every day. The farmer became rich but greedy. He wanted all the eggs at once. So, he decided to kill the goose and get the gold inside. He cut open the goose but found no eggs.He realized his mistake and was left with nothing. The farmer regretted his greed and learned to appreciate what he had.

Moral: Greed can lead to loss.

9. The Bundle of Sticks

A father had three sons who always fought. He gave each of them a stick and asked them to break it. They easily did. Then he tied the sticks into a bundle and asked them to break it. None could. The father said, "If you are united, no one can harm you. But if you are divided, you can be broken easily." The sons understood the power of unity and promised to stay united.

Moral: Unity is strength.

10. The Golden Touch

King Midas loved gold and wished that everything he touched would turn to gold. His wish was granted. At first, he was delighted. But soon, he realized he couldn't eat, as even the food turned to gold. Worse, when he hugged his daughter, she turned to gold. Midas begged to have his wish taken back. He learned that true happiness comes from love and not wealth.

Moral: Be careful what you wish for.

These stories teach important life lessons in a fun and engaging way. Share them with your friends and family, and always remember the morals!