I can still recall those childhood days when I was captivated by animal stories. They also had a moral. Animations make learning new lessons easy and fun for children. It is a great way to get kids interested in learning about real-life moral lessons. This helps them develop more intelligently. You can introduce your children to short stories that not only entertain but also teach them valuable lessons and morals as the new year.
Belling The Cat
One night, a group of mice met to discuss their common enemy, the cat. They fear the cat will take over the house. There were many ideas, but none that could beat the cat. A young mouse suggested that they tie a bell around their cat’s neck so it can sense when it is approaching. This would allow them to escape from the cat’s vicious attacks. An old wise mouse replied, “That’s fine. Moral: It’s easy to suggest impossible solutions. It is possible to talk about doing something, but the actual action must be taken.
Two Cats and a Monkey
This is the story of two cats who fight over a piece of cake. The monkey recognizes the opportunity to gain and offers his help by splitting the cake equally. He breaks the cake in half and then shakes his head, declaring that they are not equal. He then takes a bite of the larger piece. He then takes a bite of the larger piece. He keeps doing this until the entire cake is gone. Moral: It is good for everyone if you have a dispute with someone.
The Lion and The Mouse
This was the story of a sleepy lion when a running mouse woke up. The mouse is saved by the lion, who promises to help the lion someday. The poachers trap the lion in a net. A tiny mouse passes by, sees the lion in pain, and quickly chews at the net to free him. Moral: You never know who might become a great friend. Be kind to everyone.
The Elephant and His Friends
Juno, a lonely elephant, tried to make friends in the forest with other animals. Because Juno was so large, other animals wouldn’t play with him. All the animals ran away from Dera, the tiger eating everyone. Juno gave Dera a quick kick, and he ran away. Juno became everyone’s friend. Moral: Your best qualities are the reason you succeed.
The Foolish Lion
A hungry lion sets out to find prey. He discovers a cave where the inhabitant has left. He decides to wait for the unknowing animal. A jackal, the cave’s owner, suspects something is wrong. The jackal calls the cave and asks it to answer. The foolish lion answers, and the jackal flees. Moral: We make stupid decisions when we rush. It is important to be calm and consider all options before taking action.
The Clever Monkey and The Crocodile
The story focuses on two friends, a monkey and a crocodile. Every day, the monkey gave the crocodile an Apple from the tree where he lived. One day, the crocodile’s greedy spouse asks for her heart. The crocodile carries the monkey to his wife. The monkey soon realizes what is going on and tricks the crocodile into believing that his heart is on a tree and must return to retrieve it. The monkey then climbs onto the bank and flees.
