The Thirsty Crow Story with Moral and Questions
Moral: Where there is a will, there is a way.
Short Moral Stories in English
Stories for children in Class 2 to 5, each with a picture, a moral, new words and questions
These 12 short stories are written in simple English for children aged 7 to 11. There are well-loved moral stories, tales from the Panchatantra, and the clever answers of Birbal and Tenali Raman. Every story ends with its moral, the new words it uses and questions with answers, so it works as reading practice and as a comprehension exercise.
How to use these stories
- Read the story aloud together, or let the child read it alone.
- Talk about the picture and the new words.
- Answer the questions in full sentences, then open the answers to check.
- Ask the child to retell the story in their own words. It is the best speaking practice.
Moral stories
Well-loved stories told all over the world, each with a lesson to remember.
The Lion and the Mouse Story with Moral and Questions
Moral: A kindness is never wasted, and no one is too small to help.
The Hare and the Tortoise Story with Moral and Questions
Moral: Slow and steady wins the race.
The Fox and the Grapes Story with Moral and Questions
Moral: It is easy to say we never wanted what we cannot get.
The Boy Who Cried Wolf Story with Moral and Questions
Moral: Nobody believes a liar, even when he tells the truth.
The Ant and the Grasshopper Story with Moral and Questions
Moral: Work hard today, and you will be ready for tomorrow.
The Greedy Dog Story with Moral and Questions
Moral: Greed makes us lose what we already have.
Panchatantra stories in English
Animal fables from the Panchatantra, a collection of stories first told in ancient India to teach wisdom.
The Monkey and the Crocodile: Panchatantra Story in English
Moral: Stay calm and think quickly when you are in danger.
The Lion and the Rabbit: Panchatantra Story in English
Moral: Brains are stronger than strength.
Akbar and Birbal stories in English
The quick, clever answers of Birbal at the court of the Mughal emperor Akbar.
Counting the Crows: Akbar Birbal Story in English
Moral: A quick mind can find an answer even to an impossible question.
Birbal’s Khichdi: Akbar Birbal Story in English with Moral
Moral: Be fair to everyone.
Tenali Raman stories in English
Stories of Tenali Raman, the witty poet at the court of King Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara.
Tenali Raman and the Thieves: Story in English with Moral
Moral: A clever mind can turn trouble into help.
Reading, speaking and writing, with a teacher
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