Fables for Kids – Short Moral Stories
Fable 1: The Goose and the Swan
In a calm lake, a goose named Greta loved to splash and honk. She thought she was the best swimmer.
A swan named Sylvia glided nearby, graceful and quiet. Greta huffed, “Sylvia, you’re too slow! I’m the queen of this lake!”
Sylvia smiled. “Speed isn’t everything, Greta. Grace matters, too.”
Greta laughed. “Grace? I’m fast and loud! That’s better!” She splashed water at Sylvia and swam away.
One day, a storm hit the lake. Waves crashed, and the wind howled. Greta tried to swim fast, but the waves tossed her around.
She flapped and honked, scared. Sylvia, with her strong, steady strokes, glided through the storm. She saw Greta struggling and swam to her.
“Hold my wing,” Sylvia said. Greta grabbed on, and Sylvia guided her to a safe reed bed. The storm passed, and Greta was safe.
Greta hung her head. “I was wrong, Sylvia. Your grace saved me.”
Sylvia nodded. “We all have strengths. Let’s share them.”
From then on, Greta swam more calmly and learned from Sylvia. They became friends, and the lake was peaceful.
Moral: Value others’ strengths instead of boasting about your own.
Fable 2: The Sparrow and the Wind
A sparrow named Sam lived in a tall tree. He loved flying high, chirping, “I’m stronger than the wind!”
The wind, gentle but wise, heard him. “Sam, don’t challenge me,” it whispered. “I’m your friend, not your foe.”
Sam flapped his wings. “I’m not scared! I’ll beat you!” He flew higher, daring the wind to push him.
One day, a big gust blew through the forest. Sam, stubborn, flew against it.
The wind pushed him back, and he tumbled into a bush. His feathers were ruffled, and he felt silly.
The other birds hid in their nests, safe.
The wind softened. “Sam, why fight me? Work with me, and you’ll soar.”
Sam shook his feathers. “I was foolish. Can you help me?”
The wind blew gently. “Fly with my breeze, not against it.” Sam spread his wings and let the wind lift him.
He soared higher than ever, gliding easily. The other birds watched, amazed.
Sam landed, happy. “Thank you, Wind. I’ll never fight you again.”
From then on, Sam flew with the wind’s help.
He learned to respect its power, and his flights were always smooth.
Moral: Work with nature’s forces, not against them, for success.
Fable 3: The Frog and the Pond
A frog named Fred lived by a small pond. He loved his home, full of lilies and fish. But Fred was lazy.
He never cleaned the pond, letting leaves and mud pile up.
A turtle named Tara, who shared the pond, said, “Fred, help me keep our home clean. It’s getting dirty.”
Fred croaked, “It’s fine! I like it this way.” He hopped away to nap.
The pond grew murkier. Fish swam away, and lilies wilted. Tara worked alone, moving sticks and mud, but it was too much.
One day, Fred slipped in the slimy water and got stuck. He croaked for help.
Tara heard him and pulled him out. “Fred, our pond is sick because you won’t help. We need to fix it together.”
Fred felt bad. “I’m sorry, Tara. I’ll help now.”
They worked all day. Fred cleared leaves, and Tara moved pebbles. Slowly, the water cleared.
Fish returned, and lilies bloomed again. Fred was tired but proud. The pond sparkled, and the animals visited happily.
Fred never slacked again. He and Tara kept the pond clean, and it stayed a beautiful home.
Moral: Take care of your home, or it won’t take care of you.